MODAL VERBS

1.

You should trust your lawyer's

advice.

2.

The lawyer must maintain client

confidentiality.

3.

The lawyer should not mislead or

deceive the client.

4.

The client must not withhold important

information from the lawyer.

5.

The lawyer may charge a reasonable

fee for their services.

6.

The lawyer should communicate

regularly with the client.

7.

The lawyer must act in the best

interest of the client.

8.

The client should not interfere with the

lawyer's professional judgment.

9.

The lawyer may not represent both

parties in a conflict of interest.

10.

The lawyer should keep the client

informed about the progress of the case.