Interference With Attorney Client Relationship In Contra Costa
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— A person waives an attorney- client privilege or work product protection if that person — or a predecessor Page 2 while its holder — voluntarily discloses or consents to disclosure of any significant part of the privileged or protected information.
The privilege extends only to communications that the client intends to be confidential. Communications made in non-private settings, or in the presence of third persons unnecessary to accomplish the purpose for which the attorney was consulted, are not confidential and are not protected by the privilege.
You may forfeit your attorney-client privilege if you tell other individuals (other than your attorney) about your case. For this reason, you should avoid sharing facts about your case with anyone besides your lawyer.
You can freely admit to your lawyer that you committed a crime, and the attorney-client privilege will protect that conversation. But if your conversations with your attorney are for planning or furthering an ongoing crime or fraud, or one that hasn't happened yet, the attorney-client privilege doesn't apply.
Under the common interest doctrine, an attorney can disclose confidential information to an attorney representing a separate client without waiving the attorney-client privilege or attorney work product protection “if (1) the disclosure relates to a common interest of the attorneys' respective clients; (2) the ...
Fraud, deceit and reckless or intentional misrepresentation – are central concepts of conduct in which lawyers must not engage if respect for the legal profession and the proper administration of justice is to be maintained.
The law is clear that a lawyer cannot turn against their client, and any violation of this guideline can invite a stringent investigation from legal authorities. Accusations of treachery are taken seriously and may warrant criminal prosecution to ensure justice is served fairly.
Dating a client can raise serious ethical concerns, primarily because it can create a conflict of interest. When an attorney enters into a personal relationship with a client, it can compromise their ability to remain objective and advocate effectively on behalf of the client.
It is not enough to say “well, we didn't have sexual intercourse” or “we didn't get to know one another in the Biblical sense.” Kissing a client, even if the attorney exercises self-restraint with respect to any further sexual activity, runs afoul of California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8.
Except when created by court appointment, the attorney-client relationship may be found to exist based on the intent and conduct of the parties and the reasonable expectations of the potential client.