- Introduction
- Part I. Client-Lawyer Relationships
Chapter - 1.1 Competence
- 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
- 1.3 Diligence
- 1.4 Communications
- 1.5 Fees
- 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
- 1.7 Conflicts of Interest—Current Clients
- 1.8 Conflict Of Interest—Specific Rules
- 1.9 Duties to Former Clients
- 1.10 Conflicts of Interest—Imputed Disqualifications
- 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
- 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator, or Other Third–Party Neutral
- 1.13 The Organization as Client
- 1.14 Client With a Diminished Capacity
- 1.15 Safekeeping Property
- 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representations
- 1.17 Sale of a Law Practice
- 1.18 Duties to Prospective Clients
- Part II. The Lawyer as Counselor
- 2.1 The Lawyer as Advisor
- 2.2 The Lawyer as Intermediary
- 2.3 The Lawyer as Evaluator
- 2.4 The Lawyer as a Third–Party Neutral
- Part III. The Lawyer as an Advocate
- 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- 3.2 Expediting Litigation
- 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
- 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Opposing Counsel
- 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
- 3.6 Trial Publicity
- 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
- 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
- 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
- Part IV. Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
- 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
- 4.2 Communications with a Person Represented by Counsel
- 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
- 4.4 Respect for the Rights of Third Persons
- Part V. Law Firms and Associations
- 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
- 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
- 5.3 The Lawyer’s Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
- 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
- 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
- 5.6 Restrictions on the Right to Practice Law
- 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law–Related Services
- Part VI. Public Service
- 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
- 6.2 Accepting Appointments
- 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organizations
- 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
- 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
- Part VII. Information About Legal Services
- 7.0 Historical and Constitutional Background
- 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
- 7.2 Advertising
- 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
- 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
- 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
- 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges
- Part VIII. Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
- 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
- 8.2 Charges Against Judicial and Legal Officials
- 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
- 8.4 Misconduct
- 8.5 Disciplinary Authority and Choice of Law
- Part IX. Reserved
- Part X. The Ethical Obligations of a Judge
- 10.0 An Introduction to Judicial Ethics
- 10.1 Canon 1 Integrity and Independence
- 10.2 Canon 2 The Appearance of Impropriety
- 10.3 Canon 3 Conduct in the Courtroom
- 10.4 Canon 4 Extra-Judicial Activities
- Appendix
- Model Rules For Trust Account Overdraft Notification
- Model Rule On Financial Recordkeeping
- Model Rule For Random Audit of Lawyer Trust Accounts
- Model Rule For Payee Notification
- Model Rules For Lawyers' Funds For Client Protection
- Model Rules For Fee Arbitration
- Model Rules For Mediation of Client-Lawyer Disputes
- Standards For Imposing Lawyer Sanctions
- Model Rules For Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement
- American Bar Association Standards Relating to the Administration of Criminal Justice
- Aspirational Goals For Lawyer Advertising
- ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct (1990)
- ABA Model Court Rule On Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster (Adopted February 12, 2007)
- Table of Laws and Rules
- Table of Cases
- Index
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