Michigan Legal Ethics
1.4:100 Comparative Analysis of MI Rule
¥ Primary Michigan References:
MI Rule 1.4
¥ Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.4, Other Jurisdictions
¥ Commentary:
1.4:101 Model Rule Comparison
The second sentence of Rule 1.4(a) is not found in the Model Rule. Otherwise, MRPC MRPC 1.4 follows the Model Rule. The added sentence reinforces the lawyerÕs duty to convey settlement offers and the like, mediation evaluations, and proposed plea bargains to the client. The reference to Òmediation evaluationsÓ means the procedures specified in Michigan Court Rule 2.403, whereby civil cases are typically evaluated at the close of discovery by a panel of independent mediators.
1.4:102 Model Code Comparison
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1.4:200 Duty to Communicate with Client
¥ Primary Michigan References:
MI 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
¥ MI Commentary: Dubin and Schwartz MRPC 1.4
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1.4:300 Duty to Consult with Client
¥ Primary Michigan References:
MI 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
¥ MI Commentary: Dubin and Schwartz MRPC 1.4
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1.4:400 Duty to Inform the Client of Settlement Offers
¥ Primary Michigan References:
MI Rule 1.4
¥ Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.4, Other Jurisdictions
¥ Commentary: ABA/BNA ¤ 31.501, ALI-LGL ¤ 20, Wolfram
¤ 4.5
¥ MI Commentary: Dubin and Schwartz MRPC 1.4
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