Introduction
Preamble and Scope
Preamble: A Lawyer’s Responsibilities
Scope
Chapter 1. The Client-Lawyer Relationship
Rule 1.0 Terminology [Definitions of Key Words]
Rule 1.1 Competence
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
Rule 1.3 Diligence
Rule 1.4 Communication
Rule 1.5 Fees
Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients
Rule 1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
Rule 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator
Rule 1.13 Organizational Clients
Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property and Funds
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
Rule 1.18 Duties to Protect Prospective Client
Chapter 2. The Lawyer as Counselor, Intermediary, and Dispute Resolution Neutral
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.2 Lawyer Service as an Intermediary Between Clients
Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4 Lawyer as a Dispute Resolution Neutral
Chapter 3. Advocate
Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation
Rule 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity
Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Chapter 4. Transactions with Persons Other Than Client
Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2 Communication with a Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3 Dealing with an Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4 Respect for the Rights of Third Persons
Chapter 5. Law Firms, Legal Departments, and Legal Service Organizations
Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice
Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
Chapter 6. Public Service
Rule 6.1 Pro Bono Publico Service
Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments
Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Chapter 7. Information About Legal Services
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
Rule 7.2 Advertising
Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Potential Clients
Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 7.6 Intermediary Organizations
Chapter 8 [No Formal Title Supplied - See Dropdown Menu]
Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
Rule 8.4 Misconduct
Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
Appendix
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