08/27/2026
Not every conversation with a lawyer is automatically protected. Attorney-client privilege only applies to communications involving legal advice or legal strategy. This means parts of larger conversations might not be private.
For example, facts themselves are not always protected, even if discussed within the framework of legal advice. Likewise, conversations unrelated to your legal situation are not covered by privilege.
If you spend part of your meeting discussing your favorite restaurants or the outcome of the Super Bowl, those casual topics won’t be protected under attorney-client privilege.