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 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

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