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Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct

[This edition, compiled by the LII editors, has a cutoff date of June 1, 2002.]

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• Rule 1.0: Scope and Applicability of Rules and Commentary

Preamble, Scope and Terminology

• Preamble
• Scope
• Terminology

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
• Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information
• Rule 1.7: Conflict of Interest: General Rule
• Rule 1.8: Conflict of Interest: Prohibited 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

PART 2. COUNSELOR

• Rule 2.1: Advisor
• Rule 2.2: Intermediary
• Rule 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

PART 3. ADVOCATE

• 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

PART 6. PUBLIC SERVICE

• Rule 6.1: Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
• Rule 6.2: Accepting Appointments
• Rule 6.3: Membership in Legal Services Organization
• Rule 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
• Rule 6.5: Professional Conduct

PART 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

• Rule 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
• Rule 7.2: Advertising
• Rule 7.3: Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
• Rule 7.4: Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification
• Rule 7.5: Firm Names and Letterheads

PART 8. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

• Rule 8.1: Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
• Rule 8.2: Judicial and Legal Officials
• Rule 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
• Rule 8.4: Misconduct
• Rule 8.5: Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law