Florida Rules of Professional Conduct
[This edition compiled by the LII editors reflects all amendments reported at the Florida Bar Web site through July 1, 2002.]
PART 1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
- Rule 1.1: Competence
- Rule 1.2: Scope of Representation
- Rule 1.3: Diligence
- Rule 1.4: Communication
- Rule 1.5: Fees for Legal Services
- Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information
- Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: General Rule
- Rule 1.8: Conflict of Interest: Prohibited and Other Transactions
- Rule 1.9: Conflict of Interest: Former Client
- Rule 1.10: Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
- Rule 1.11: Successive Government and Private Employment
- Rule 1.12: Former Judge or Arbitrator
- Rule 1.13: Organization as Client
- Rule 1.14: Client Under a Disability
- Rule 1.15: Safekeeping Property
- Rule 1.16: Declining or Terminating Representation
- Rule 1.17: Sale of Law Practice
- Rule 3.1: Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- Rule 3.2: Expediting Litigation
- Rule 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal
- Rule 3.4: Fairness to 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
PART 4. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS
- Rule 4.1: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
- Rule 4.2: Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
- Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
- Rule 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons
PART 5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Rule 5.1: Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
- 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
- Rule 5.6: Restrictions on Right to Practice
- Rule 5.7: Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services
- Rule 6.1: Pro Bono Public Service
- Rule 6.2: Accepting Appointment
- Rule 6.3: Membership in Legal Services Organization
- Rule 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
- Rule 6.4: Voluntary Pro Bono Plan
PART 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
- Rule 7.1: General
- Rule 7.2: Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
- Rule 7.3: Advertisements in Public Print Media
- Rule 7.4: Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
- Rule 7.5: Advertisements in Electronic Media Other Than Computer-Accessed Communications
- Rule 7.6: Computer-Accessed Communications
- Rule 7.7: Evaluation of Advertisements
- Rule 7.8: Exemptions from Filing and Review Requirement
- Rule 7.9: Information About a Lawyer's Services Furnished Upon Request
- Rule 7.10: Firm Names and Letter Head
- Rule 7.11: Lawyer Referral Services