Attorneys

ORS 9.750
Confidentiality of files and records

  • attorney-client privilege

Persons examining the files and records of the law practice of an affected attorney pursuant to ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) shall preserve the confidentiality of the information relating to the affected attorney’s representation of a client and shall make disclosure only to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials). Such disclosure is a disclosure which is reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purpose for which the affected attorney was consulted. Communications between the Oregon State Bar or its designees or another attorney appointed as custodian of a law practice under ORS 9.725 (Appointment of bar or other attorney as custodian of law practice) and a client of the affected attorney are subject to the attorney-client privilege to the same extent as it would have applied to communications by or to the affected attorney. [1979 c.252 §10; 1985 c.512 §12; 1989 c.1052 §23; 2015 c.6 §12; 2021 c.497 §7]
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May 30, 2023

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