Informal Advisory Opinions - Table of Rules


Client-Lawyer Relationship Rule
Terminology 4-1.0
Competence 4-1.1
Scope of Representation 4-1.2
Diligence 4-1.3
Communication 4-1.4
Fees 4-1.5
Confidentiality of Information 4-1.6
Conflict of Interest: Current Clients 4-1.7
Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions 4-1.8
Duties to Former Clients 4-1.9
Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule 4-1.10
Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees 4-1.11
Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral 4-1.12
Organization as Client 4-1.13
Client With Diminished Capicity 4-1.14
Definitions--Safekeeping Property and IOLTA Accounts 4-1.145
Trust Accounts and Property of Others 4-1.15
IOLTA Accounts 4-1.155
Declining or Terminating Representation 4-1.16
Sale of Law Practice 4-1.17
Duties to Prospective Clients 4-1.18
Retaining Client Files 4-1.22
Counselor Rule
Advisor 4-2.1
Evaluation for Use by Third Persons 4-2.3
Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral 4-2.4
Advocate Rule
Meritorious Claims and Contentions 4-3.1
Expediting Litigation 4-3.2
Candor Toward the Tribunal 4-3.3
Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel 4-3.4
Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal 4-3.5
Trial Publicity 4-3.6
Lawyer as Witness 4-3.7
Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor 4-3.8
Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings 4-3.9
Transactions with Persons other than Clients Rule
Truthfulness in Statements to Others 4-4.1
Communication With Person Represented by Counsel 4-4.2
Dealing With Unrepresented Person 4-4.3
Respect for Rights of Third Persons 4-4.4
Law Firms and Associations Rule
Responsibilities of a Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers 4-5.1
Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer 4-5.2
Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants 4-5.3
Professional Independence of a Lawyer 4-5.4
Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law 4-5.5
Restrictions on Right to Practice 4-5.6
Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services 4-5.7
Public Service Rule
Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service 4-6.1
Accepting Appointments 4-6.2
Membership in Legal Services Organization 4-6.3
Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests 4-6.4
Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs 4-6.5
Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster 4-6.6
Information About Legal Services Rule
Communication Concerning a Lawyer´s Services 4-7.1
Advertising 4-7.2
Direct Contact with Prospective Clients 4-7.3
Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization 4-7.4
Firm Names and Letterheads 4-7.5
Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges 4-7.6
Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession Rule
Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters 4-8.1
Judicial and Legal Officials 4-8.2
Reporting Professional Misconduct 4-8.3
Misconduct 4-8.4
Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law 4-8.5
Lawyer Referral and Information Services 4-9.1