Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct
[This edition compiled by the LII editors reflects the rules effective February 1, 2007.]
Table of Contents
Client-Lawyer Relationship
- 1.1: Competence
- 1.2: Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
- 1.3: Diligence
- 1.4: Communication
- 1.5: Fees and Expenses
- 1.6: Confidentiality of Information
- 1.7: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
- 1.8: Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
- 1.9: Duties to Former Clients
- 1.10: Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
- 1.11: Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
- 1.12: Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator, or Other Third-Party Neutral
- 1.13: Organization as Client
- 1.14: Client with Diminished Capacity
- 1.15: Safekeeping Funds and Property
- 1.16: Declining or Terminating Representation
- 1.17: Sale of Law Practice
- 1.18: Duties to Prospective Client
Counselor
- 2.1: Advisor
- 2.2
- [Reserved for future use; no corresponding ABA Model Rule]
- 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
- 2.4: Lawyer Serving as Arbitrator, Mediator, or Third-Party Neutral
Advocate
- 3.1: Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- 3.2: Expediting Litigation [Not Adopted; See Note]
- 3.3: Candor toward the Tribunal
- 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
- 3.5: Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
- 3.6: Trial Publicity
- 3.7: Lawyer as Witness
- 3.8: Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
- 3.9: Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
- 4.1: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
- 4.2: Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
- 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
- 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Law Firms and Associations
- 5.1: Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
- 5.2: Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
- 5.3: Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
- 5.4: Professional Independence of a Lawyer
- 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
- 5.6: Restrictions on Right to Practice
- 5.7: Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
Public Service
- 6.1: Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service [Action Deferred; See Note]
- 6.2: Accepting Appointments
- 6.3: Membership in Legal Services Organization [Not Adopted; See Note]
- 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests [Not Adopted; See Note]
- 6.5: Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Information About Legal Services
- 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
- 7.2: Advertising and Recommendation of Professional Employment
- 7.3: Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
- 7.4: Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
- 7.5: Firm Names and Letterheads
- 7.6: Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges [Not Adopted; See Note]