Attorney-Client Privilege: Privileged Communications (IL) | Practical Law
A Practice Note analyzing the key issues to consider in determining whether a communication qualifies for attorney-client privilege protection under Illinois law. This Note discusses the types of communications to which the attorney-client privilege applies, including communications made in confidence and communications made during joint representation or by parties sharing a common interest. This Note also discusses modes of communication between client and counsel, whether the privilege applies to documents, communications seeking legal advice, and exceptions to the attorney-client privilege.