08/24/2026
At Keist Thurston Law Firm, we take attorney-client privilege seriously. Clients, particularly in family law matters, often rely on parents, significant others, friends, financial professionals, and other trusted advisors for support. While those individuals may play an important role in a client’s life, including them in meetings, emails, or conversations with an attorney may jeopardize the privilege.
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court clarified an important limitation on attorney-client privilege. In Gelvin v. Parker, 592 P.3d 776 (Ariz. 2026), the Court emphasized that the privilege protects confidential attorney-client communications—and including other people in those communications can ...