What is attorney-client privilege?

What is attorney-client privilege?

• A. Confidential communications between attorney and client for the purpose of seeking or receiving legal advice.
• B. A right to have any communication kept secret.
• C. A privilege to avoid all legal responsibility.
• D. A privilege to disclose client information to others.

Answer: (A)

Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between a client and their lawyer that are made for the purpose of seeking or receiving legal advice. It exists so the client can be candid with counsel and the lawyer can provide informed guidance, with those communications kept confidential in legal proceedings. This privilege belongs to the client and can be waived, but it does not blanket all communications, nor does it allow the client to disclose information or avoid accountability, or permit the attorney to share details with others.

Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between a client and their lawyer that are made for the purpose of seeking or receiving legal advice. It exists so the client can be candid with counsel and the lawyer can provide informed guidance, with those communications kept confidential in legal proceedings. This privilege belongs to the client and can be waived, but it does not blanket all communications, nor does it allow the client to disclose information or avoid accountability, or permit the attorney to share details with others.