Alabama Legal Ethics
1.4 Rule 1.4 Communication
1.4:100 Comparative Analysis of Alabama Rule
- Primary Alabama References: AL Rule 1.4
- Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.4, Other Jurisdictions
- Commentary:
- Alabama Commentary:
1.4:101 Model Rule Comparison
There are no differences between ARPC Rule 1.4 and MRPC Rule 1.4.
1.4:102 Model Code Comparison
Inapplicable.
1.4:200 Duty to Communicate with Client
- Primary Alabama References: AL Rule 1.4(a)
- Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.4(a), Other Jurisdictions
- Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31.501, ALI-LGL §§ 20, Wolfram §§ 4.5, 4.6
- Alabama Commentary:
Absent an element of dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, it is not unethical, per se, for an attorney who is a party to a conversation with clients, other attorneys, witnesses or others to make a recording of the conversations without the prior knowledge and consent of all the parties thereto. (RO-84-22, Reconsideration).
1.4:300 Duty to Consult with Client
- Primary Alabama References: AL Rule 1.4(b)
- Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.4(b), Other Jurisdictions
- Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31.501, ALI-LGL §§ 20, Wolfram §§ 4.5
- Alabama Commentary:
A lawyer should keep his client reasonably informed.
1.4:400 Duty to Inform the Client of Settlement Offers
- Primary Alabama References: AL Rule 1.4
- Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.4, Other Jurisdictions
- Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31.501, ALI-LGL §§ 20, Wolfram §§ 4.5
- Alabama Commentary:
A lawyer has a duty to timely inform clients of all settlement offers.