Rule 1.4 Communication
(a) A lawyer shall:
(1)
promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with
respect to which the client's
informed consent, as defined in
Rule
1.0(e), is required by these Rules;
(2)
reasonably consult with the client about the means by which the
client's objectives are to be accomplished;
(3) keep
the client reasonably informed about the status of the matter;
(4)
promptly comply with
reasonable requests for information; and
(5) consult
with the client about any relevant limitation on the lawyer's
conduct when the lawyer knows that the client expects assistance not
permitted by the Rules of Professional Conduct or other law.
(b) A lawyer shall
explain a matter to the extent
reasonably
necessary to permit the
client to make informed decisions regarding the representation.