Getting Started: Confidentiality & Privilege in the Practice of Law

Prepared by the CBA's Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, this resource provides guidance for addressing difficult client situations relating to solicitor-client privilege and client confidentiality. The questions and answers address scenarios commonly faced by lawyers in private practice.

These guidelines are intended to assist lawyers in fulfilling their professional obligations in the event of a law office search, and include specific steps that can be taken to protect solicitor-client privilege.

See: Rule 3.03 - Confidentiality.

See: Chapter 3 - Relationship to Clients Generally; and Section 3.3 - Confidentiality.