Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2020 Bar — Question 1
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While attending a wedding, a lawyer got to dance with and talk to another guest who ended up sharing details of their marital problems. When asked by the guest, the lawyer explained the distinctions among legal separation, annulment, declaration of nullity, and divorce. The lawyer went on to not only extend advice, but even map out a strategy on how the guest's marital woes could be addressed. At the end of the conversation, the lawyer and the guest agreed to meet at a later time to continue their discussion. After the dance, the lawyer returned to their seat and shared with their best friend the guest's marital problems. Did the lawyer breach attorney-client privilege? Explain briefly.
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