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Rule 1.2 — Scope of Representation & Allocation of Authority
Client objectives vs. lawyer methods; informed consent.
Rule 1.6 — Confidentiality of Information
Protect client information; exceptions; consent.
Rule 1.7 — Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
Conflicts, informed consent, written disclosure.
Rule 1.8 — Current Clients: Specific Rules
Business deals; gifts; financial help; third-party payors; etc.
Rule 1.11 — Special Conflicts for Government Officers/Employees
Former/current government workers.
Rule 1.14 — Client with Diminished Capacity
Protect client interests with least intrusion.
Rule 1.18 — Duties to Prospective Client
Limits on using or revealing prospective-client info.
Advisor, evaluations for third persons, and serving as neutral.
Meritorious claims, candor, fairness, tribunal decorum, publicity, witnesses, prosecutors, non-adjudicative proceedings.
Rule 3.3 — Candor Toward the Tribunal
No false statements; correct the record; disclose legal authority.
Rule 3.5 — Impartiality & Decorum of the Tribunal
No improper influence; proper conduct.
Rule 3.7 — Lawyer as Witness
Limits on acting as advocate when the lawyer is a witness.
Rule 3.8 — Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
Probable cause; disclosures; rights of accused.
Rule 3.9 — Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Duties before legislative or administrative bodies.
Rule 4.1 — Truthfulness in Statements to Others
No material false statements or omissions.
Rule 4.2 — Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
No direct contact without consent or authorization.
Rule 4.3 — Dealing with Unrepresented Person
No implication of disinterest; limited advice.
Rule 4.4 — Respect for Rights of Third Persons
No means that burden third persons; inadvertent documents.
Rule 5.1 — Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, & Supervisory Lawyers
Reasonable measures to assure compliance.
Rule 5.2 — Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Obligations under direction of another.
Rule 5.3 — Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance
Supervision and appropriate conduct.
Rule 5.4 — Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Fee sharing; partnerships; independence.
Rule 5.5 — Unauthorized Practice; Multijurisdictional Practice
UPL and cross-border practice limitations.
Rule 5.7 — Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
When non-legal services trigger ethical duties.
Rule 6.2 — Accepting Appointments
Declining for good cause; no avoidance without cause.
Rule 6.3 — Membership in Legal Services Organization
Participation consistent with rules.
Rule 6.4 — Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
Participation with disclosure as required.
Rule 6.5 — Nonprofit & Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Clinic/helpline conflicts and screening rules.
Rule 7.1 — Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
No false or misleading communications.
Rule 7.2 — Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services: Specific Rules
Advertising specifics.
Rule 7.6 — Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges
Pay-to-play restrictions.
Rule 8.4 — Misconduct
Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, etc.
Rule 8.5 — Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
Jurisdiction and applicable law for discipline.