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RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT


Rule 1. Client-Lawyer Relationship 

Rule 1.1. Competence

Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation

Rule 1.3. Diligence

Rule 1.4. Communication

Rule 1.5. Fees

Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information.

Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: General Rule

Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions

Rule 1.9. Conflict of Interest: Former Client

Rule 1.10. Imputed Disqualification: General Rule

Rule 1.11. Successive Government and Private Employment

Rule 1.12. Former Judge or Arbitrator

Rule 1.13. Organization as Client

Rule 1.14. Client Under a Disability

Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property

Rule 1.16. Required Bookkeeping Records

Rule 1.17. Declining or Termination Representation

Rule 1.18. Sale of Law Practice

Rule 2. Counselor

Rule 2.1. Advisor

Rule 2.2. Intermediary

Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

Rule 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

Rule 4. Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients

Rule 4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others

Rule 4.2. Communication with Person Represented by Counsel

Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person

Rule 4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Rule 5. Law Firms and Associations

Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer

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

Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice

Rule 6. Public Service

Rule 6.1. Pro Bono Public Service

Rule 6.2. Accepting Appointments

Rule 6.3. Membership in Legal Services Organization

Rule 6.4. Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

Rule 7. Information About Legal Services

Rule 7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services

Rule 7.2. Advertising

Rule 7.3. Direct Contact with Prospective Clients

Rule 7.4. Communication of fields of practice

Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterheads

Rule 8. Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

Rule 8.1. Bar Admission, Disciplinary and Education Matters

Rule 8.2. Judicial and Legal Officials

Rule 8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct

Rule 8.4. Misconduct

Rule 9. Ethics Advisory Panel

Rule 9.1. Establishment and Authority of Panel

Rule 9.2. General Information

 

 


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