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The Scope and Limitations of the Kovel Accountant
Accountants can assist in the delivery of legal advice, but defense attorneys must be alert to the potential dangers of using an accountant beyond the scope of the attorney-client privilege. Criminal tax defense attorney Martin Schainbaum discusses the need for a formal engagement letter when the attorney hires the accountant, and he discusses recent cases involving accountants and the attorney-client privilege.