Red Bank NJ, October 11, 2024 — Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce the release of Attorney-Client Privilege Answer Book, written by firm attorney Michael J. Sullivan. Published in August 2024, this practical resource provides crucial insights into the complexities of attorney-client privilege, one of the most important legal doctrines in the practice of law.
Written in an accessible question-and-answer format, the book explores the boundaries of the attorney-client privilege, offering attorneys and clients guidance on what is, and is not, covered by the privilege. Among the topics examined are key elements such as what constitutes an "attorney," "client," and "communication" for privilege purposes, as well as how the privilege is protected, lost, and waived.
“With this book, we aim to provide clear, authoritative answers to common questions surrounding attorney-client privilege, a topic that many legal professionals navigate daily,” said Michael J. Sullivan, attorney and author. “The book’s practical format is designed to offer valuable, in-depth guidance to both new and experienced practitioners.”
Key chapters address:
- Definitions of attorney-client privilege
- Historical development of the privilege
- Identifying applicable law
- Waivers and exceptions to the privilege, including the crime-fraud and fiduciary exceptions
The book is now available for purchase in both print and digital formats. A digital version is also included with a PLI PLUS subscription.
For more information or to order a copy of Attorney-Client Privilege Answer Book, visit https://www.pli.edu/catalog/publications/answer-book/attorney-client-privilege-answer-book.
About the Author:
Michael J. Sullivan is an accomplished commercial litigator, whose experience in handling matters across a wide variety of industries, jurisdictions, and claims enables him to guide his clients through the complex disputes they face in their businesses and personal lives with confidence and trust. Michael represents clients in business-related litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, shareholder disputes, and many others. He also represents commercial policyholders in disputes with their insurers. Michael has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts, and has experience in administrative and regulatory proceedings and in alternative dispute resolution venues.