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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Preface | Preface]]
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Preamble and Scope | Preamble and Scope]]
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of PRofessional Conduct - Commission on Evaluation of Professional Standards Chair's Introduction | Commission on Evaluation of Professional Standards Chair's Introduction]]
  
[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Preamble and Scope | Preamble and Scope]]
 
 
=Rules=
 
=Rules=
  
Rule 1.0       Terminology
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.0. Terminology| Rule 1.0. Terminology]]
  
 
=Client-Lawyer Relationship=
 
=Client-Lawyer Relationship=
  
Rule 1.1       Competence
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.1. Competence |Rule 1.1. Competence]]
Rule 1.2       Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer | Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer]]
Rule 1.3       Diligence
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.3. Diligence |Rule 1.3. Diligence]]
Rule 1.4       Communications
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.4. Communications | Rule 1.4. Communications]]
Rule 1.5       Fees
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.5. Fees | Rule 1.5. Fees]]
Rule 1.6       Confidentiality of Information
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information | Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information]]
Rule 1.7       Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients | Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients]]
Rule 1.8       Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules | Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules]]
Rule 1.9       Duties to Former Clients
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.9. Duties to Former Clients | Rule 1.9. Duties to Former Clients]]
Rule 1.10     Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule | 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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 1.12     Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral  
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.13. Organization as Client | Rule 1.13. Organization as Client]]
Rule 1.14     Client with Diminished Capacity
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.14. Client with Diminished Capacity |Rule 1.14. Client with Diminished Capacity]]
Rule 1.15     Safekeeping Property
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property |Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property]]
Rule 1.16     Declining or Terminating Representation
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation |Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation]]
Rule 1.17     Sale of Law Practice
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice |Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice]]
Rule 1.18     Duties to Prospective Client
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client |Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client]]
  
 
=Counselor=
 
=Counselor=
  
Rule 2.1       Advisor
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 2.1. Advisor | Rule 2.1. Advisor]]
Rule 2.2       (Deleted)
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* Rule 2.2.(Deleted)]
Rule 2.3       Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons |Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons ]]
Rule 2.4       Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral | Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral]]
  
 
=Advocate=
 
=Advocate=
  
  
Rule 3.1     Meritorious Claims and Contentions
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions | Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions]]
Rule 3.2     Expediting Litigation
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation | Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation]]
Rule 3.3     Candor toward the Tribunal
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.3. Candor toward the Tribunal | Rule 3.3. Candor toward the Tribunal]]
Rule 3.4     Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal | Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal]]
Rule 3.6     Trial Publicity
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.6. Trial Publicity | Rule 3.6. Trial Publicity]]
Rule 3.7     Lawyer as Witness
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.7. Lawyer as Witness | Rule 3.7. Lawyer as Witness]]
Rule 3.8     Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor | Rule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor ]]
Rule 3.9     Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings |
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Rule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings]]
  
 
=Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients=
 
=Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients=
  
Rule 4.1     Truthfulness in Statements to Others
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person | Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person]]
Rule 4.4     Respect for Rights of Third Persons
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer | Rule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer]]
Rule 5.3     Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistant
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistant | Rule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistant]]
Rule 5.4     Professional Independence of a Lawyer
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law | Rule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law]]
Rule 5.6     Restrictions on Rights to Practice
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Rights to Practice | Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Rights to Practice]]
Rule 5.7     Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 6.1. Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service | Rule 6.1. Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service]]
Rule 6.2     Accepting Appointments
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 6.2. Accepting Appointments | Rule 6.2. Accepting Appointments]]
Rule 6.3     Membership in Legal Services Organization
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - 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
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 6.5. Nonprofit and Court Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs | Rule 6.5. Nonprofit and Court Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs]]
 
 
  
 
= Information About Legal Services =
 
= Information About Legal Services =
  
  
Rule 7.1     Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services
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*[[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     Advertising
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 7.2. Advertising | Rule 7.2. Advertising ]]
Rule 7.3     Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
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*[[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     Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
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*[[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     Firm Names and Letterhead
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*[[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     Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges
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*[[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=
  
Rule 8.1     Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matterszx
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters | Rule 8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters ]]
Rule 8.2     Judicial and Legal Officials
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 8.2. Judicial and Legal Officials | Rule 8.2. Judicial and Legal Officials]]
Rule 8.3     Reporting Professional Misconduct
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct | Rule 8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct ]]
Rule 8.4     Misconduct
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 8.4. Misconduct | Rule 8.4. Misconduct]]
Rule 8.5     Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
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*[[American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 8.5. Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law | Rule 8.5. Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law ]]
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See [[Ethics and Professional Responsibility]]

Latest revision as of 10:22, 9 August 2010