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The Relationship Clause: Drafting, Building and Securing Unbreakable Client Relationships

The modern attorney–client relationship contains an implicit clause: one that demands trust, relationship intelligence and intentional engagement. Neglect it, and even exceptional legal work may not be enough to retain the “forever client.”

7 minute read April 01, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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Dr. Nakia Hall
The Relationship Clause: Drafting, Building and Securing Unbreakable Client Relationships

Imagine this. The legal matter closed cleanly and near perfectly. The brief was strong, the outcome favorable, and the invoice remitted in full. Yet nine months later, the client quietly retained new counsel.

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