I know lawyers will do a consult before you retain them. I assume that consult is also privileged. So, in that sense they would be “your” lawyer.
>> I know lawyers will do a consult before you retain them. I assume that consult is also privileged <<
Good point. I think it’s correct, even when no money was paid.
Ergo, if something like that scenario is actually what happened, then Cohen’s lawyers may need to explain fully, truthfully and ASAP to the judge — and then just hope that a dim-brained Hannity doesn’t come out again with some public statement to contradict their explanation.
Its only a “consult” but by doing so the lawyer is barred from representing anyone that may be opposing you in this matter. Even the consult is covered by A/C privilege. Even if the lawyer didnt charge you for it. Technically he is a lawyer in your pocket, because he cant knowingly work against you.
A nice tactic is to call and “consult” with every lawyer in town. That way your legal opponent will have to go further to find a lawyer that is unbiased to find representation against you. If he didnt beat you to this trick, that is.