How can a client feel secure from the potential risk of having sensitive information fall into the wrong hands? In an extremely complex and competitive business climate saturated by consultants, technical advisors and outside experts, the sophisticated business owner might pause to consider one of the fundamental advantages of retaining legal counsel. By its very nature, the attorney-client relationship affords a distinct, invaluable right to have communications protected from compelled disclosure to any third party, including business associates and competitors, government agencies and even criminal justice authorities. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE: DEFINITION The attorney-client privilege is the oldest privilege recognized by Anglo-American … Continue reading What the Attorney-Client Privilege Really Means