Powell v. SOLOWSKY

This is a petition for writ of certiorari in which plaintiff-petitioner Mary Powell asserts that a trial court order compelling discovery infringes the attorney-client privilege. We grant the petition.

The plaintiff was a social friend of attorney Robert Dulberg. According to the record before us, at various times the plaintiff discussed legal issues pertaining to her, or her business, with Mr. Dulberg. On some occasions Mr. Dulberg contacted other attorneys on the plaintiffs behalf.

During the course of the present lawsuit, Mr. Dulberg was called as a witness. He stated in substance that his…