(a) Definitions. In this rule: (1) A "client" is a person, public officer, or corporation, association, or other organization or entity-whether public or private-that: (A) is rendered professional legal services by a lawyer; or (B) consults a lawyer with a view to obtaining professional legal services from the lawyer. (2) A "client's representative" is: (A) a person who has authority to obtain professional legal services for the client or to act for the client on the legal advice rendered; or (B)