One of the most important and fundamental aspects of the attorney-client relationship is confidentiality. Generally, communications between clients and their attorneys are confidential in nature and attorneys are prevented by law from revealing any of this information to a third party. Attorneys are acutely aware of this relationship and take great care to protect client information, both within their own offices and in cyberspace. The purpose of this confidential relationship is to allow for clients to give their attorneys honest and accurate information to ensure they are fully advised of their legal rights, without fear of repercussion.
The attorney-client privilege is ... Read More