Typically, an attorney has a duty to communicate with their client and to promptly inform them of a settlement offer (in a civil case) or a plea bargain (in a criminal case).  The exception might be unless prior discussions with the client have left it clear that the proposal will be unacceptable.Depending on the facts of your case, your PD may or may not have breached their ethical duty to you. At this point, you need to contact them immediately (by either phone, FAX, text, US mail, etc.) A month is a long time not to have relayed this information to you.