Cites would be great!
2007-05-13 11:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ethically, privilege should start when the atty. agrees to take your case. Legally, privilege applies once you have paid the retainer (either in full, or a portion that you and the atty. have agreed upon).
2007-05-13 12:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jane D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The retainer is the money you pay a lawyer to make his or her services available at your need. It is only the information exchanged between you and an attorney you have hired that is priviledged.
2007-05-13 20:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Nihl_of_Brae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes unless the client initiates a malpractice lawsuit against the attorney then the privilege is removed to allow the lawyer to defend themselves
basically any work product produce by the lawyer in regard to representing the client is privileged, unless used for trial
2007-05-13 19:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-05-13 18:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋