Client Referral
/ˈklaɪənt rɪˈfɜːrəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of directing a client to another professional or service, often for specialized legal advice or representation.
The attorney provided a client referral to a tax law specialist.
Forms
- client referral
- client referrals
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Commentary
Client referrals commonly arise in legal practice management and ethics contexts; agreements regarding referrals should comply with professional conduct rules to avoid conflicts of interest or improper fee sharing.
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