This protection extends to any information exchanged during these privileged communications, encompassing not only verbal discussions but also written correspondence, emails, text messages, and other forms of communication. The privilege belongs to the client, meaning they have the authority to waive or invoke it.
“The purpose of the common interest doctrine is to permit persons with common interests to share privileged attorney-client and work-product communications in order to coordinate their respective positions without destroying the privilege,” such that “the doctrine protects only those communications made to facilitate ...
12-2234 - Attorney and client. A. In a civil action an attorney shall not, without the consent of his client, be examined as to any communication made by the client to him, or his advice given thereon in the course of professional employment.
Four Practical Tips for Protecting the Attorney-Client Privilege,... CLEARLY IDENTIFY PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS. PRIVILEGE RULES OUTSIDE THE US ARE DIFFERENT. USE CAUTION WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH OUTSIDE DIRECTORS. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE RISKS OF SIGNING AFFIDAVITS OR SWORN STATEMENTS.
Attorney-Client Privilege Under the Arizona Statutes Arizona Statute 13-4062 is one of the main laws protecting attorney-client privilege in Arizona. Under this statute, no attorney can be forced to testify in court about any communications between the attorney and their client made in the course of the representation.
The attorney-client privilege is a legal doctrine that protects the confidentiality of communications between attorneys and their clients. With certain limited exceptions, courts cannot require a party to disclose communications that are protected by the attorney-client privilege.