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 1.12. 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 Practice of 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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