Topical Overview - State Rules Index

I. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP

• 1.1 Rule 1.1 Competence
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.2 Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.3 Rule 1.3 Diligence
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.4 Rule 1.4 Communication
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.5 Rule 1.5 Fees
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.6 Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.7 Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.8 Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.9 Rule 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.10 Rule 1.10 Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.11 Rule 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.12 Rule 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.13 Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.14 Rule 1.14 Client Under a Disability
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.15 Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.16 Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.17 Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 1.18 Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Clients
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

II. COUNSELOR

• 2.1 Rule 2.1 Advisor
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 2.2 Rule 2.2 Intermediary
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 2.3 Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 2.4 Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as a Third-Party Neutral
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

III. ADVOCATE

• 3.1 Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.2 Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.3 Rule 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.4 Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.5 Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.6 Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.7 Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 3.8 Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

IV. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS

• 4.1 Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 4.2 Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 4.3 Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 4.4 Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

V. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS

• 5.1 Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner and Supervisory Lawyer
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.2 Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.3 Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.4 Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer [Restrictions on Form of Practice]
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.5 Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.6 Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 5.7 Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

VI. PUBLIC SERVICE

• 6.1 Rule 6.1 Pro Bono Public Service
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 6.2 Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 6.3 Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 6.4 Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 6.5 Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Service Programs
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

VII. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

• 7.1 Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 7.2 Rule 7.2 Advertising
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 7.3 Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Client
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 7.4 Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 7.5 Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA

VIII. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

• 8.1 Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 8.2 Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 8.3 Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 8.4 Rule 8.4 Misconduct
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA
• 8.5 Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
  • Model Rules: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX
  • Model Code: NY
  • Other: CA