RPC 1.4 Communication
Rule Text
(a) A lawyer shall fully inform a prospective client of how, when, and where the client may communicate with the lawyer.
(b) A lawyer shall keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and promptly comply with reasonable requests for information.
(c) A lawyer shall explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation.
(d) When a lawyer knows that a client expects assistance not permitted by the Rules of Professional Conduct or other law, the lawyer shall advise the client of the relevant limitations on the lawyer's conduct.
Amendment history: Adopted July 12, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; new paragraphs (a) and (d) adopted and former paragraphs (a) and (b) redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c) November 17, 2003 to be effective January 1, 2004.