This relationship is fiduciary in nature and therefore demands utmost fidelity. The relationship is based on contract, agency and fiduciary principles, but cannot solely be characterized as a contractual, agency or fiduciary relationship.At its core, the attorneyclient relationship is a professional alliance built on mutual trust, open communication, and legal expertise. The Restatement (Third) of the Law. The attorney-client relationship affords a distinct, invaluable right to have communications protected from compelled disclosure to any third party. A partnership that is built on the bedrock of trust, confidentiality, and mutual respect. This is the essence of the attorney-client relationship. The basis for the attorney-client privilege is the principle that clients and attorneys should be able to communicate in a free and frank manner. You may decide that you want us to be your counsel beyond that point. This relationship starts when a lawyer agrees to help someone with legal advice or representation.