to inform the client of forms of dispute resolution that might constitute reasonable

alternatives to litigation. A lawyer ordinarily has no duty to initiate investigation of a client’s affairs or to give advice that the client has indicated is unwanted, but a lawyer may initiate advice to a client when doing so appears to be in the client’s interest. Comparison to former Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility There are no Disciplinary Rules comparable to Rule 2.1. However, EC 7-8 addresses the scope of the rule. Comparison to ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct