Various purposes have been imputed to the attorney-client privilege. The most common purpose attributed to the privilege is facilitation of the exchange of information between client and attorney to promote the giving of well-informed and factually-based legal advice and services, which are seen as beneficial to society.

Contributed in 2009 & last edited in 2009 by Peter Tillers
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