Attorney Client Privilege does not exist in all matters of discussion between the two whether there's a court case or not. The communication must be made to a lawyer acting in a legal capacity. Thus, if a lawyer is giving business advice, as opposed to legal advice in connection with a business transaction, no privilege will attach to such communications. Also, the attorney-client privilege may not be used as a shield for a contemplated future crime or fraud. You should also understand that the Client, not the lawyer, is the owner of the privilege when and if it exists. Quinn is therefore in a rather precarious position if Denise Rich waives the privilege (assuming it exists) overtly or by remaining silent. One more important consideration which we can't determine based on this article is who was present when Quinn was discussing the matter with Denise Rich? If others who were not lawyers were present the privilege in all probability doesn't exist.
One more thing to consider is that Attorney Client Privilege appears on the surface to be a very simple concept yet it is one of the most litigated precepts of law in our courts.
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