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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Aug. 28, 2026

Privilege is not a litigation strategy

Litigation decisions involving attorney-client privileged information can result in waiver, attorney disqualification and other serious consequences for lawyers and their clients.

Andrew A. Servais

Klinedinst PC

Phone: (619) 239-8131

Email: aservais@klinedinstlaw.com

California Western SOL; San Diego CA

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Privilege is not a litigation strategy
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The attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality are cornerstones of the legal profession. Lawyers are strictly prohibited from disclosing client communications without authorization. State Bar standards provide that suspension is the presumed sanction when a lawyer intentionally reveals client confidences or secrets, or uses a client's information to the disadvantage of the client, depending on the harm to the client. (Rules Proc. of State Bar, tit. IV, Stds. For Att...

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