Attorney-Client privilege is a communication between attorney-client is legally protected from disclosure
The attorney-client privilege is considered one of the most fundamental principles of evidentiary justice and is protected vigorously by the courts. It applies to both civil and criminal matters that involve a client and an attorney relationship.
The privilege holder belongs to the client, and therefore only the client can waive the privilege.
Examples of such waivers include:
- The client intentionally and voluntarily discloses privileged information to a third party.
- The client and attorney discuss perpetuating or engaging in a crime. (U.S. v. Donald Trump)
- A client confesses to having committed a felony to his lawyer.
