(1) all terms and conditions of a proposed plea bargain or other dispositive offer made to the client in a criminal matter; and
(2) all amounts, terms, and conditions of any written* offer of settlement made to the client in all other matters.
(b) As used in this rule, "client" includes a person* who possesses the authority to accept an offer of settlement or plea, or, in a class action, all the named representatives of the class.
Comment
An oral offer of settlement made to the client in a civil matter must also be communicated if it is a "significant development" under rule 1.4.
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