Rule 2.1 Advisor

When you hire a lawyer, they're supposed to give you honest, straightforward advice based on their own professional judgment, not just tell you what you want to hear. Your lawyer needs to speak up even when the truth is hard to hear, like if your case is weak or your plan is a bad idea.

Lawyers also aren't limited to just talking about the law. If it's helpful, they can bring up other things that matter to your situation, like the cost of a decision, how it might affect your family or business, or even the ethical side of things. The goal is to give you advice that actually helps you make a good decision, not just a legal opinion with no real world context.