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               Rule 1.0.  Terminology ................................................................................................................. 1
               Client-Lawyer Relationship ............................................................................................................ 2

                  Rule 1.1.  Competence............................................................................................................... 2

                  Rule 1.2.  Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer 2
                  Rule 1.3.  Diligence ................................................................................................................... 2

                  Rule 1.4.  Communication ......................................................................................................... 2

                  Rule 1.5.  Fees ........................................................................................................................... 3
                  Rule 1.6.  Confidentiality of Information .................................................................................. 5

                  Rule 1.7.  Conflict of Interest: Current Clients ......................................................................... 6
                  Rule 1.8.  Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules ................................................ 7

                  Rule 1.9.  Duties to Former Clients ......................................................................................... 11
                  Rule 1.10.   Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule ............................................... 11

                  Rule 1.11.   Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and
                  Employees  12

                  Rule 1.12.   Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral ..................... 13
                  Rule 1.13.   Organization as Client ......................................................................................... 14

                  Rule 1.14.   Client with Diminished Capacity ........................................................................ 15

                  Rule 1.15.   Safekeeping Property .......................................................................................... 15
                  IOLTA Rules ............................................................................................................................. 20

                  Rule 1.16.   Declining or Terminating Representation ........................................................... 22
                  Rule 1.17.   Sale of a Law Practice ......................................................................................... 23

                  Rule 1.18.   Duties to Prospective Client ................................................................................ 24
               Counselor ...................................................................................................................................... 25

                  Rule 2.1.  Advisor .................................................................................................................... 25

                  Rule 2.2.  (DELETED) ............................................................................................................ 25
                  Rule 2.3.  Evaluation for Use by Third Persons ...................................................................... 25

                  Rule 2.4.  Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral .................................................................. 25

               Advocate ....................................................................................................................................... 26
                  Rule 3.1.  Meritorious Claims and Contentions ...................................................................... 26

                  Rule 3.2.  Expediting Litigation .............................................................................................. 26


               With amendments through December 1, 2022.                                                    i
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