American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Preamble and Scope

Rules

Rule 1.0. Terminology

Client-Lawyer Relationship

• 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 Communications
• 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, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
• Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
• Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity
• Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property
• Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
• Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
• Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client

Counselor

Rule 2.1 Advisor Rule 2.2 (Deleted) Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

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

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

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 Assistant Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practiceof Law Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Rights to Practice Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services

Public Service

Rule 6.1 Voluntary 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

Information About Legal Services

Rule 7.1 Communication 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 and Specialization Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterhead Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges

Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matterszx 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