What is attorney-client privilege? 

Attorney-client privilege is a strict legal protection that exists between an attorney and client. This privilege extends to attorney-client communications and prevents these communications from being disclosed publicly or in legal settings. The privilege’s purpose is to encourage open and honest communication between an attorney and client to ensure that clients seeking legal advice can do so without fear that their communications will be used against them or will become public information. This allows for clients to be fully honest with their attorneys and ensures that attorneys are provided with all of the information necessary to best understand and aid their client.