All Rules Meanings

Question 1

1.1

Answer 1

Competence

Question 2

1.2

Answer 2

Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority between Client and Lawyer

Question 3

1.3

Answer 3

Diligence

Question 4

1.4

Answer 4

Communication

Question 5

1.5

Answer 5

Fees

Question 6

1.6

Answer 6

Confidentiality of Information

Question 7

1.7

Answer 7

Conflicts of Interest: Current Clients

Question 8

1.8

Answer 8

Conflicts of Interest: Current Clients, Specific Rules

Question 9

1.9

Answer 9

Duties to Former Clients

Question 10

1.10

Answer 10

Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule

Question 11

1.11

Answer 11

Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees

Question 12

1.12

Answer 12

Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or other Third-Party Neutral

Question 13

1.13

Answer 13

Organization as Client

Question 14

1.14

Answer 14

Client with Diminished Capacity

Question 15

1.15

Answer 15

Safekeeping Property

Question 16

1.16

Answer 16

Declining or Terminating Representation

Question 17

1.17

Answer 17

Sale of Law Practice

Question 18

1.18

Answer 18

Duties to Prospective Client

Question 19

2.1

Answer 19

Advisor

Question 20

2.3

Answer 20

Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

Question 21

2.4

Answer 21

Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

Question 22

3.1

Answer 22

Meritorious Claims and Contentions

Question 23

3.2

Answer 23

Expediting Litigation

Question 24

3.3

Answer 24

Candor Toward the Tribunal

Question 25

3.4

Answer 25

Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

Question 26

3.5

Answer 26

Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal

Question 27

3.6

Answer 27

Trial Publicity

Question 28

3.7

Answer 28

Lawyer as Witness

Question 29

3.8

Answer 29

Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

Question 30

4.1

Answer 30

Truthfulness in Statements to Others

Question 31

4.2

Answer 31

Communication with Person Represented by Counsel

Question 32

4.3

Answer 32

Dealing with an Unrepresented Person

Question 33

4.4

Answer 33

Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Question 34

5.1

Answer 34

Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers

Question 35

5.2

Answer 35

Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer

Question 36

5.3

Answer 36

Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance

Question 37

5.4

Answer 37

Professional Independence of a Lawyer

Question 38

5.5

Answer 38

Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law

Question 39

5.6

Answer 39

Restrictions on Right to Practice

Question 40

6.1

Answer 40

Voluntary Pro Bono Public Service

Question 41

6.2

Answer 41

Accepting Appointments

Question 42

7.1

Answer 42

Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services

Question 43

7.2

Answer 43

Advertising

Question 44

7.3

Answer 44

Direct Contact with Prospective Clients

Question 45

7.4

Answer 45

Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization

Question 46

7.5

Answer 46

Firm Names and Letterheads

Question 47

7.6

Answer 47

Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges

Question 48

8.1

Answer 48

Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters

Question 49

8.2

Answer 49

Judicial and Legal Officials

Question 50

8.3

Answer 50

Reporting Professional Misconduct

Question 51

8.4

Answer 51

Misconduct