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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 13

Rule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral ..................... 14
Rule 1.13. Organization as Client ......................................................................................... 15

Rule 1.14. Client with Diminished Capacity ........................................................................ 16

Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property .......................................................................................... 16
IOLTA Rules ............................................................................................................................. 21

Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation ........................................................... 23
Rule 1.17. Sale of a Law Practice ......................................................................................... 24

Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client ................................................................................ 25
Counselor ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Rule 2.1. Advisor .................................................................................................................... 26

Rule 2.2. (DELETED) ............................................................................................................ 26
Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons ...................................................................... 26

Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral .................................................................. 26

Advocate ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions ...................................................................... 27

Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation .............................................................................................. 27

With amendments through May 10, 2023. i