Basically what does that mean in simple terms and what does it actually cover. We’re having a small debate in my house about it right now and nothing I’ve looked up have been in simple enough terms haha .
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This concept is different depending on where you live, so you’ll have to be more specific. In the United States, the general rule is that unless the client consents (or a few other exceptions apply), a lawyer cannot be forced to disclose confidential communicates between them and their client that were made for the purposes of obtaining legal advice.
To note, it’s important that it an attorney-client relationship exist. So you have to have hired the lawyer or have had a discussion about hiring them. So talking to your neighbor who happens to be a lawyer isn’t covered.
The communication also has to be for the purpose of seeking legal advice. So talking to your lawyer about playing golf isn’t covered.
The communication also has to be confidential. So a private phone call, email, or conversation is protected. A chat in crowded elevator is not.
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