Care must be taken with their use, since third parties may eavesdrop even on supposedly secure or encrypted communications.
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Only the client owns the privilege, but it can be inadvertently broken by communicating the confidential information to a third party.
Yes, other members of the firm – attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and clerical staff – must honor the attorney-client privilege and protect the client’s confidential information.
Only a client’s authorization or a court’s ruling can end the privilege.
The best way to see if you have a viable legal claim is to consult an attorney.
A lawyer knows the law and is in a position to evaluate facts of your case to make a determination of the strength or weakness of your potential claim.
There are generally two categories of compensation an attorney receives for handling a case: attorneys’ fees and expenses. The attorneys’ fee compensates the attorney and his or her staff for the time and expertise it takes to handle your case. Sometimes attorneys agree to be paid on a contingency fee basis. This is when an […]
Yes. Depending on the issues in the case, some clients prefer to pay for services on an hourly basis, a retainer basis, or a combination of the two.
It is best to discuss your lawsuit only with your lawyers and no one else. When you discuss your case with friends, with the insurance company, or with anyone else, the information you discussed may find its way into the hands of an opposing attorney. Discussing your case with people other than your lawyer could […]
The value of a case differs based on the circumstances. Countless factors affect the value of a case. Your lawyer can begin to discuss the value of your case only after a thorough investigation of the case and all relevant facts. Every case is unique, and comparing your case to someone else’s can be counterproductive.