American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct

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Preamble and Scope

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