At the core of every great attorney-client relationship is making good communication the highest priority. The attorneyclient relationship is trust, confidentiality, and fiduciary duty.A person who consults with a lawyer about the possibility of forming a client-lawyer relationship with respect to a matter is a prospective client. Client-Lawyer Relationship. This relationship is fiduciary in nature and therefore demands utmost fidelity. Attorney-client privilege is established when an individual asks a lawyer for legal advice in a confidential setting. Attorneyclient privilege prevents attorneys from testifying or being forced to testify at trial and disclose statements made to their clients. The Attorney-Client Relationship. See Rule 1.0(e) for the definition of informed consent. This contributes to the trust that is the hallmark of the client-lawyer relationship.