Legal ethics in a nutshell Book

Preface

Table Of Cases

Introduction: The Preamble, Scope, And Rule 1.0

Rule 1.1: Competence

Rule 1.2: Scope Of Representation And Allocation Of Authority

Rule 1.3: Diligence

Rule 1.4: Communication

Rule 1.5: Fees

Rule 1.6: Confidentiality Of Information

Rule 1.7: Conflicts 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

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: The Organization As A 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 Clientsv Rule 2.1: The Lawyer As Advisor

Rule 2.2: Intermediary

Rule 2.3: Evaluation For Use By Third Persons

Rule 2.4: Lawyer Serving As Third–Party Neutral

Rule 3.1: Meritorious Claims And Contentions

Rule 3.2: Expediting Litigation

Rule 3.3: Candor Toward The Tribunal

Rule 3.4: Fairness To The 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

Rule 4.1: Truthfulness In Statements To Others

Rule 4.2: Communication With A Person Represented By Counsel

Rule 4.3: Dealing With Unrepresented Person

Rule 4.4: Respect For Rights Of Third Persons

Rule 5.1: Responsibilities Of Partners, Managers, And Supervisory Lawyers

Rule 5.2: Responsibilities Of A Subordinate Lawyer

Rule 5.3: Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants

Rule 5.4: Professional Independence Of A Lawyer

Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice Of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice Of Law

Rule 5.6: Restrictions On Right To Practice

Rule 5.7: Responsibilities Regarding Law–Related Services

Rule 6.1: Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service

Rule 6.2: Accepting Appointments

Rule 6.3: Membership In Legal Services Organizations

Rule 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

Rule 6.5: Non–Profit And Court– Annexed Limited Legal– Services Programs

Rule 7.1: Communications 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 Letterheads

Rule 7.6: Political Contributions To Obtain Government Legal Engagements Or Appointments By Judges

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

Index