ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct

Under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6, I can reveal anything discussed with client that is under confidentiality if I am confident I will be preventing my client from harming others or themselves by speaking to appropriate officials. Under this rule, I feel it is appropriate as it stands because if the client is to know I can report anything, even under confidentiality, there would be no trust and the client would then not want to disclose anything essential to their attorney. What’s most important is keeping the lines of communication open between clients and attorneys, however if a client is to threaten an action of bodily harm, or have criminal intent then attorney-client privilege should be null and void. However, this