The oldest and most respected privilege known to the legal profession is the attorney-client privilege. The confidentiality inherent in the privilege lies at the heart of the American judicial system. It is well accepted and generally understood that communications between an attorney and an individual client are confidential. Confidentiality encourages people to seek legal assistance early and promotes commnication between the attorney and the client. Only when the attorney receives full and frank information from the client can the proper legal opinion be formed and advice rendered to the client.