Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Table of Contents

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Rules

Preamble and Scope

Rule 1.0       Terminology

Client-Lawyer Relationship

Rule 1.1       Competence

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Rule 1.2       Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer

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Rule 1.3       Diligence
Rule 1.4       Communications
Rule 1.5       Fees
Rule 1.6       Confidentiality of Information

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Rule 1.7       Conflict of Interest: Current Clients

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Rule 1.8       Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
Rule 1.9       Duties to Former Clients

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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

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Rule 1.14     Client with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15     Safekeeping Property

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Rule 1.16     Declining or Terminating Representation

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Rule 1.17     Sale of Law Practice
Rule 1.18     Duties to Prospective Client

Counselor

Rule 2.1       Advisor

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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

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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

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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 Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers

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Rule 5.2      Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3      Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance

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Rule 5.4      Professional Independence of a Lawyer

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Rule 5.5      Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practiceof Law

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Rule 5.6      Restrictions on Right 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      Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Rule 7.2      Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services: Specific Rules

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Rule 7.3      Solicitation of Clients
Rule 7.4      (Deleted)
Rule 7.5      (Deleted)
Rule 7.6      Political Contributions to Obtain Government 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

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Rule 8.4      Misconduct

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Rule 8.5      Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law

Russian Translation (2009)

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