Difference between revisions of "American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct"
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− | Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions | + | *Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions |
− | Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation | + | *Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation |
− | Rule 3.3 Candor toward the Tribunal | + | *Rule 3.3 Candor toward the Tribunal |
− | Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel | + | *Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel |
− | Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal | + | *Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal |
− | Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity | + | *Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity |
− | Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness | + | *Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness |
− | Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor | + | *Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor |
− | Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings | + | *Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings |
=Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients= | =Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients= |
Revision as of 09:18, 9 August 2010
Contents
Rules
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