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common-law attorney-client privilege in Ohio

14 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1983–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Martin, Jr.green
· 1943 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1983–2024
2 sentences

2024Ex parte Martin, 141 Ohio St. 87, 104-105 (1943); see Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 264 (1983) (identity of client not privileged when the identity is not “connected with and related to the matter for which the attorney had been retained”). {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure of a communication protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege to a third party waives the privilege.

2024Ex parte Martin, 141 Ohio St. 87, 104-105 (1943); see Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 264 (1983) (identity of client not privileged when the identity is not “connected with and related to the matter for which the attorney had been retained”). {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure of a communication protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege to a third party waives the privilege.

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State v. McDermottgreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2022
2 sentences

2021Voluntary Disclosure {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure to a third party of communications protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege “breaches the confidentiality underlying the privilege, and constitutes a waiver thereof.” State v. Post, 32 Ohio St.3d 380, 386 , 513 N.E.2d 754 (1987); see also State v. McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570, 574 , 651 N.E.2d 985 (1995).

2021Voluntary Disclosure {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure to a third party of communications protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege “breaches the confidentiality underlying the privilege, and constitutes a waiver thereof.” State v. Post, 32 Ohio St.3d 380, 386 , 513 N.E.2d 754 (1987); see also State v. McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570, 574 , 651 N.E.2d 985 (1995).

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Lemley v. Kaisergreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2024Ex parte Martin, 141 Ohio St. 87, 104-105 (1943); see Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 264 (1983) (identity of client not privileged when the identity is not “connected with and related to the matter for which the attorney had been retained”). {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure of a communication protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege to a third party waives the privilege.

2024Ex parte Martin, 141 Ohio St. 87, 104-105 (1943); see Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 264 (1983) (identity of client not privileged when the identity is not “connected with and related to the matter for which the attorney had been retained”). {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure of a communication protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege to a third party waives the privilege.

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Grace v. Mastruseriogreen
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2012(Internal quotations and citations omitted.) Id. {¶8} Thus, as Ms. Nageotte seeks discovery of Mr. Conde’s witness statements, the question is whether the common-law attorney-client privilege applies. “[T]he party seeking protection under the privilege carries the burden of establishing the existence of that privilege.” Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur., 153 Ohio App.3d 28 , 2003-Ohio-2750, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.); see also Grace v. Mastruserio, 182 Ohio App.3d 243 , 2007-Ohio-3942, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

2012(Internal quotations and citations omitted.) Id. {¶8} Thus, as Ms. Nageotte seeks discovery of Mr. Conde’s witness statements, the question is whether the common-law attorney-client privilege applies. “[T]he party seeking protection under the privilege carries the burden of establishing the existence of that privilege.” Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur., 153 Ohio App.3d 28 , 2003-Ohio-2750, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.); see also Grace v. Mastruserio, 182 Ohio App.3d 243 , 2007-Ohio-3942, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

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State v. Postgreen
ohio · 1987 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2021
2 sentences

2021Voluntary Disclosure {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure to a third party of communications protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege “breaches the confidentiality underlying the privilege, and constitutes a waiver thereof.” State v. Post, 32 Ohio St.3d 380, 386 , 513 N.E.2d 754 (1987); see also State v. McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570, 574 , 651 N.E.2d 985 (1995).

2021Voluntary Disclosure {¶ 15} A client’s voluntary disclosure to a third party of communications protected by the common-law attorney-client privilege “breaches the confidentiality underlying the privilege, and constitutes a waiver thereof.” State v. Post, 32 Ohio St.3d 380, 386 , 513 N.E.2d 754 (1987); see also State v. McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570, 574 , 651 N.E.2d 985 (1995).

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State ex rel. Leslie v. Ohio Housing Finance Agencygreen
ohio · 2005 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Agency, 105 Ohio St.3d 261 , 2005-Ohio-1508 , 824 N.E.2d 990 , ¶ 21. {¶6} Further, “the common-law attorney-client privilege * * * ‘reaches far beyond a proscription against testimonial speech.

2006See Leslie, 105 Ohio St.3d 261 , 2005-Ohio-1508 , 824 N.E.2d 990 , ¶ 26.

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State ex rel. Lanham v. DeWinegreen
ohio · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Lanham at ¶ 26. {¶ 14} To be covered by the attorney-client privilege, a communication does not have to contain purely legal advice; communications between a lawyer and a client that facilitate the rendition of legal services or advice are privileged.

2024See Lanham at ¶ 26. {¶ 14} To be covered by the attorney-client privilege, a communication does not have to contain purely legal advice; communications between a lawyer and a client that facilitate the rendition of legal services or advice are privileged.

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Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Casualty & Suretygreen
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Internal quotations and citations omitted.) Id. {¶8} Thus, as Ms. Nageotte seeks discovery of Mr. Conde’s witness statements, the question is whether the common-law attorney-client privilege applies. “[T]he party seeking protection under the privilege carries the burden of establishing the existence of that privilege.” Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur., 153 Ohio App.3d 28 , 2003-Ohio-2750, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.); see also Grace v. Mastruserio, 182 Ohio App.3d 243 , 2007-Ohio-3942, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

2012(Internal quotations and citations omitted.) Id. {¶8} Thus, as Ms. Nageotte seeks discovery of Mr. Conde’s witness statements, the question is whether the common-law attorney-client privilege applies. “[T]he party seeking protection under the privilege carries the burden of establishing the existence of that privilege.” Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur., 153 Ohio App.3d 28 , 2003-Ohio-2750, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.); see also Grace v. Mastruserio, 182 Ohio App.3d 243 , 2007-Ohio-3942, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

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Tierney v. Flowergreen
nyappdiv · 1969 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Therefore, the court, adopting the reasoning of the court in Tierney v. Flower (1969), 32 A.D.2d 392 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 640 , stated: “ ‘The seal of secrecy between attorney and client is to be preserved “in the aid of a public purpose to expose wrongdoing and not * * * to conceal wrongdoing.” * * * “[T]he veil [of privilege is removed] from the client's name when the attorney's assertion of a privilege is a cover for cooperation in wrongdoing.” ’ ” (Brackets and ellipses sic.) Lemley at 266 , quoting Tierney at 395-396 and Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld) (1960), 8 N.Y.2d 214, 218 , 203 N.Y.S.2d 836

2010Therefore, the court, adopting the reasoning of the court in Tierney v. Flower (1969), 32 A.D.2d 392 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 640 , stated: “ ‘The seal of secrecy between attorney and client is to be preserved “in the aid of a public purpose to expose wrongdoing and not * * * to conceal wrongdoing.” * * * “[T]he veil [of privilege is removed] from the client's name when the attorney's assertion of a privilege is a cover for cooperation in wrongdoing.” ’ ” (Brackets and ellipses sic.) Lemley at 266 , quoting Tierney at 395-396 and Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld) (1960), 8 N.Y.2d 214, 218 , 203 N.Y.S.2d 836

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. Technology House, Ltd. green
ohioctapp · 2019
2 sentences

2020Portage No. 2018-P-0080, 2019-Ohio-2670 , ¶¶ 14-17 {¶21} In Pales v. Fedor, 8th Dist.

2020Portage No. 2018-P-0080, 2019-Ohio-2670 , ¶¶ 14-17 {¶21} In Pales v. Fedor, 8th Dist.

22020–2020
American Motors Corp. v. Huffstutler green
ohio · 1991
2 sentences

2022Motors Corp. v. Huffstutler, 61 Ohio St.3d 343, 348 , 575 N.E.2d 116 . {¶ 29} Though R.C. 2317.02(A) expressly covers when an attorney may testify about attorney-client-privileged statements, we have held that the statute “provides the exclusive means by which privileged communications directly between an attorney and a client can be waived.” Jackson, 110 Ohio St.3d 488 , 2006-Ohio-4968 , 854 N.E.2d 487 , at paragraph one of the syllabus (following McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570 , 651 N.E.2d 985 ); see also Jackson at ¶ 21-26 (Lanzinger, J., concurring in judgment only) (noting that the plain la

2022Motors Corp. v. Huffstutler, 61 Ohio St.3d 343, 348 , 575 N.E.2d 116 . {¶ 29} Though R.C. 2317.02(A) expressly covers when an attorney may testify about attorney-client-privileged statements, we have held that the statute “provides the exclusive means by which privileged communications directly between an attorney and a client can be waived.” Jackson, 110 Ohio St.3d 488 , 2006-Ohio-4968 , 854 N.E.2d 487 , at paragraph one of the syllabus (following McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570 , 651 N.E.2d 985 ); see also Jackson at ¶ 21-26 (Lanzinger, J., concurring in judgment only) (noting that the plain la

12022–2022
Jackson v. Greger green
ohio · 2006
1 sentence

2022Motors Corp. v. Huffstutler, 61 Ohio St.3d 343, 348 , 575 N.E.2d 116 . {¶ 29} Though R.C. 2317.02(A) expressly covers when an attorney may testify about attorney-client-privileged statements, we have held that the statute “provides the exclusive means by which privileged communications directly between an attorney and a client can be waived.” Jackson, 110 Ohio St.3d 488 , 2006-Ohio-4968 , 854 N.E.2d 487 , at paragraph one of the syllabus (following McDermott, 72 Ohio St.3d 570 , 651 N.E.2d 985 ); see also Jackson at ¶ 21-26 (Lanzinger, J., concurring in judgment only) (noting that the plain la

12022–2022
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P. v. Givaudan Flavors Corp. green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2019Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P. v. Givaudan Flavors Corp., 127 Ohio St.3d 161 , 2010-Ohio-4469 , 937 N.E.2d 533 , ¶ 55- 56. “[A] party may obtain discovery of documents, electronically stored information and tangible things prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial by or for another party or by or for that other party’s representative (including his attorney * * *) only upon a showing of good cause therefor.” Civ.R. 26(B)(3). {¶19} Technology House and Gear’s claims that their investigation into Smith’s allegations is protected by the attorney-client privilege and work-product doct

2019Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P. v. Givaudan Flavors Corp., 127 Ohio St.3d 161 , 2010-Ohio-4469 , 937 N.E.2d 533 , ¶ 55- 56. “[A] party may obtain discovery of documents, electronically stored information and tangible things prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial by or for another party or by or for that other party’s representative (including his attorney * * *) only upon a showing of good cause therefor.” Civ.R. 26(B)(3). {¶19} Technology House and Gear’s claims that their investigation into Smith’s allegations is protected by the attorney-client privilege and work-product doct

12019–2019
State Ex Rel. Toledo Blade Co. v. Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority green
ohio · 2009
1 sentence

2012(Internal quotations and citations omitted.) Id. {¶8} Thus, as Ms. Nageotte seeks discovery of Mr. Conde’s witness statements, the question is whether the common-law attorney-client privilege applies. “[T]he party seeking protection under the privilege carries the burden of establishing the existence of that privilege.” Perfection Corp. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur., 153 Ohio App.3d 28 , 2003-Ohio-2750, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.); see also Grace v. Mastruserio, 182 Ohio App.3d 243 , 2007-Ohio-3942, ¶ 19 (1st Dist.), citing Lemley v. Kaiser, 6 Ohio St.3d 258, 263-264 (1983).

12012–2012
Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld) green
ny · 1960
2 sentences

2010Therefore, the court, adopting the reasoning of the court in Tierney v. Flower (1969), 32 A.D.2d 392 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 640 , stated: “ ‘The seal of secrecy between attorney and client is to be preserved “in the aid of a public purpose to expose wrongdoing and not * * * to conceal wrongdoing.” * * * “[T]he veil [of privilege is removed] from the client's name when the attorney's assertion of a privilege is a cover for cooperation in wrongdoing.” ’ ” (Brackets and ellipses sic.) Lemley at 266 , quoting Tierney at 395-396 and Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld) (1960), 8 N.Y.2d 214, 218 , 203 N.Y.S.2d 836

2010Therefore, the court, adopting the reasoning of the court in Tierney v. Flower (1969), 32 A.D.2d 392 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 640 , stated: “ ‘The seal of secrecy between attorney and client is to be preserved “in the aid of a public purpose to expose wrongdoing and not * * * to conceal wrongdoing.” * * * “[T]he veil [of privilege is removed] from the client's name when the attorney's assertion of a privilege is a cover for cooperation in wrongdoing.” ’ ” (Brackets and ellipses sic.) Lemley at 266 , quoting Tierney at 395-396 and Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld) (1960), 8 N.Y.2d 214, 218 , 203 N.Y.S.2d 836

12010–2010
Spitzer v. Stillings green
ohio · 1924
2 sentences

1988See In re Martin (1943), 141 Ohio St. 87 , 25 O.O. 225 , 47 N.E. 2d 388 , paragraph six of the syllabus; Spitzer v. Stillings (1924), 109 Ohio St. 297, 302 , 142 N.E. 365, 366 .

1988See In re Martin (1943), 141 Ohio St. 87 , 25 O.O. 225 , 47 N.E. 2d 388 , paragraph six of the syllabus; Spitzer v. Stillings (1924), 109 Ohio St. 297, 302 , 142 N.E. 365, 366 .

11988–1988
Waldmann v. Waldmann green
ohio · 1976
1 sentence

1983This court stated in In re Martin (1943), 141 Ohio St. 87, 103 [ 25 O.O. 225 ], which statement was reaffirmed in Waldmann v. Waldmann (1976), 48 Ohio St. 2d 176, 178 , that it is well-settled that the burden of showing that testimony sought to be excluded under the doctrine of privileged attorney-client communications rests upon the parties seeking to exclude it.

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2317.02 (12) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 149.43 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.421 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 14 (1983–2024) NY 3 (1984–2002) HI 2 (2002–2014) CT 2 (2002–2024) PA 2 (1997–2000) NJ 2 (1978–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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