Solicitor-client
A form of privilege which protects communication between a lawyer and a client who is seeking legal advice. This communication can be oral or in written form. (record, work product).
Litigation
Protects the investigative work of a lawyer. This privilege protects any oral or written communication between a lawyer, its client or a third party, created for the dominant purpose of preparing for current or anticipated litigation.
Settlement
A form of privilege that protects the information that is shared during settlement negotiations. This form of privilege applies regardless of whether the parties reach a settlement agreement.
Case-by-case
A form of privilege that protects relationships that depend on confidentiality (Example: doctor- patient communications).