Difference between revisions of "American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct"
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[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Preamble and Scope | Preamble and Scope]] | [[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Preamble and Scope | Preamble and Scope]] | ||
=Rules= | =Rules= | ||
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=Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients= | =Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients= | ||
− | Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others | + | *Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others |
− | Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel | + | *Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel |
− | Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person | + | *Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person |
− | Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons | + | *Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons |
=Law Firms and Associations= | =Law Firms and Associations= | ||
− | Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer | + | *Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer |
− | Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer | + | *Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer |
− | Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistant | + | *Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistant |
− | Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer | + | *Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer |
− | Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practiceof Law | + | *Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practiceof Law |
− | Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Rights to Practice | + | *Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Rights to Practice |
− | Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services | + | *Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services |
=Public Service= | =Public Service= | ||
− | Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service | + | *Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service |
− | Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments | + | *Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments |
− | Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization | + | *Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization |
− | Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests | + | *Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests |
− | Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs | + | *Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs |
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− | Rule 7.1 Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services | + | *Rule 7.1 Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services |
− | Rule 7.2 Advertising | + | *Rule 7.2 Advertising |
− | Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients | + | *Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients |
− | Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization | + | *Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization |
− | Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterhead | + | *Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterhead |
− | Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges | + | *Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges |
=Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession= | =Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession= | ||
− | Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matterszx | + | *Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matterszx |
− | Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials | + | *Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials |
− | Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct | + | *Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct |
− | Rule 8.4 Misconduct | + | *Rule 8.4 Misconduct |
− | Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law | + | *Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law |
Revision as of 08:18, 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