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| (1) Every attorney-at-law shall be entitled to assist and advise clients and to appear, plead or act in every court or other institution established by law for the administration of justice. |
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| (2) It shall be lawful for attorneys-at-law to practise in partnership, or to employ such other persons as may be necessary or expedient for the proper and efficient discharge of their duties and functions. It shall also be lawful for an attorney-at-law to be assisted or instructed by another attorney-at-law. |
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| (3) Every attorney-at-law who renders professional advice or assistance to a client shall have the right to sue for the recovery of any fee due to him and he may also be liable to be sued by his client for professional negligence. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts