Preface
Commission on Evaluation of Professional Standards Chair's
Introduction
Commission on Evaluation of the Rules of Professional Conduct
("Ethics 2000") Chair's Introduction
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 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
Subject Matter Index
