Limits of Atty/Client Privilege

[Lad]

What is the name of your state? CA
Background:
I am trying to get info from Atty "A" on former client "B" that has nothing to do with Atty's former representation of "B".

Info I need: Atty and former client had vehicle transaction that I need info on for my civil case. Client's name, sales price, etc.

Atty said info on client is privileged - I researched a bit and found courts have declared that the fact of an attorney-client relationship itself need not always remain privileged information (National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 384 F.2d 316 [5th Cir. 1967]); Also, the attorney-client privilege does not always protect the client's name or the amount paid to an attorney (Wirtz v. Fowler, 372 F.2d 315 [5th Cir. 1966]).

Also, Atty's son was, according to Atty's statements, the purchaser of the vehicle, therefore, does presence of a third party destroy privilege?

Or to make it simple - doesn't the privilege only extend to matters covering the actual represenation of the case and no more?

Thanks for help.

 

[Dandy Don]

You are taking a big, unnecessary risk by getting this information from this attorney. You can hire a private investigator or some other public record source to get the information you need, and you may have already erred in discussing this with the attorney since he may violate your confidentiality by discussing it with former client B.