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Reaction Paper in PALE: Dilemma III
Reaction Paper in PALE: Dilemma III
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1. Before discussing the issue on whether or not Atty. Louis violated the lawyer-
client confidentiality when he told Wendy that Ben was Manuels Child, the fact that
Atty. Louis and Manuel had a lawyer-client relationship must first be established.
Another issue that must be answered is whether or not the lawyer-client privilege
advice of any kind is sought; 2.) from a professional legal adviser in his capacity as
such; 3.) by the client made in confidence; 4.) the lawyer gives advice in his
relationship. Hence, when Manuel asked for advice and disclosed to Louis the fact
that Ben was his illegitimate child lawyer-client relationship was established. Manuel
forever. The protection covers communications between a client and his attorney in
connection with the provision of legal advice. As long as such communications were
originally confidential, the client, and the attorney acting on behalf of the client, can
object to any discovery of this information. Thus, when Louis disclosed to Wendy the
be obtained, it must be shown that the prior spouse had been absent for four
consecutive years and the present spouse had a well-founded belief that the
prior spouse was already dead. Clearly, Manuel is absent for less than four
years and the element of a well-founded belief of his death is not yet
present. When Atty. Louis, encouraged Wendy to obtain such for free as proof