Once any attorney begins giving legal advice, concerns arise regarding the creation of an attorney-client relationship. Attorneys who act on behalf of these entities must avoid inadvertently creating an implied relationship with any individual officers or members.An attorney-client relationship is formed when a lawyer agrees to provide legal assistance to someone seeking the lawyer's services. The attorney-client relationship affords a distinct, invaluable right to have communications protected from compelled disclosure to any third party. When a party seeking legal advice consults an attorney at law and secures that advice, the relation of attorney and client is established prima facie. 1 Advising or Assisting the Violation of Law Rule 1.3 Diligence Rule 1.4 Communication with Clients Rule 1.4. Is the Attorney Investigator Acting in the Capacity of an Attorney? A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. An attorney-client relationship is a bit like a marriage—sometimes there are irreconcilable differences. Lambda Legal's Help Desk cannot provide legal advice, and your communication to our Help Desk does not establish an attorney-client relationship.