Q: At what point in time does the privilege legally begin? A: Immediately — as soon as those three elements are met (the lawyer-client; private communication, and for purposes of legal advice).
Because California requires all attorneys to take a Bar exam even if admitted in another state, Texas may not let him practice without taking the Texas Bar Exam.
The establishment of the attorney-client relationship involves two elements: a person seeks advice or assistance from an attorney; and the attorney appears to give, agrees to give or gives the advice or assistance.
Not really. A California-licensed attorney may be granted temporary permission to practice law in another state for a specific case through pro hac vice admission. Be careful, however, pro hac vice practice has its limitations.
Some firms do make decisions about partnership after 7 years; however, many firms have partnership tracks based on 8, 9, 10 or 11 years. At a firm with a track of 10 years, it would not be at all unusual to be a 7th year associate that was not yet up for partner.
Except when created by court appointment, the attorney-client relationship may be found to exist based on the intent and conduct of the parties and the reasonable expectations of the potential client.
Communication. Open, honest, and regular communication forms the backbone of an effective attorney-client relationship. Our attorneys ensure they are accessible to clients, providing updates on their cases and being clear about the legal process.
The establishment of the attorney-client relationship involves two elements: a person seeks advice or assistance from an attorney; and the attorney appears to give, agrees to give or gives the advice or assistance.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.