Communication supporting client decisions

Explain progress, means of achieving objectives and limits of assistance so that clients can understand a matter and make decisions.

Principle · Law and employment

Core concepts

• Decisions and consent: identify matters requiring client judgment
• Progress: manage status updates and reasonable information requests
• Understandable explanations: explain choices and limits of assistance

Application

Separate established facts, unknowns, possible choices and decisions for the client in consultation notes. The connection to labor advice is an editorial application proposal.

Limitations and jurisdiction

ABA Model Rule 1.4 is a US model rule, not binding current law in Korea or every jurisdiction. Actual duties and case-specific advice require separate verification.

Editorial perspectives

• Accuracy: state conditions and unverified points.
• Understanding: check whether the client understands the implications of choices.

Sources

American Bar Association · Viewed 2026-10-08

Context: US model rules of professional conduct

Source checked: 2026-10-08

Independent editorial summary and source link; the original text is not republished.

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Translation status

Editorial English translation of the Korean edition. No professional translation or occupational expert review has been completed. Translation does not change the source jurisdiction.

Translation prepared: 2026-10-08 · Source fingerprint: kb-945d0fd0279e0c32

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