Communications between an attorney and client are treated as confidential, and disclosure is permissible in very limited cases, including when the following is applicable:
- The written consent of the client or the written consent of the lawful owner of the confidential information has been obtained.
- An express court judgment ordering such disclosure has been obtained, and then only to the extent needed by the court.
- The attorney, their partners or employees are accused of a criminal charge or a civil claim arising from the relationship with the client, or of negligence or professional misconduct.