Difference between revisions of "American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct"
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| − | *Rule 7.1 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.1. Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services | Rule 7.1. Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services]] |
| − | *Rule 7.2 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.2. Advertising | Rule 7.2. Advertising ]] |
| − | *Rule 7.3 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.3. Direct Contact with Prospective Clients | Rule 7.3. Direct Contact with Prospective Clients]] |
| − | *Rule 7.4 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization | Rule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization]] |
| − | *Rule 7.5 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterhead | Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterhead]] |
| − | *Rule 7.6 | + | *[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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= | ||
Revision as of 10:08, 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 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
- 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
