Model Rules Of Professional Conduct

Front 1

Competence

Back 1

Rule 1.1

(what competence means and how it's gained --> ALE)

Front 2

Scope of Represenation

Back 2

Rule 1.2

What kinds of decisions client makes vs. attorney makes

Front 3

Diligence

Back 3

Rule 1.3

Front 4

Communication

Back 4

Rule 1.4

Atty must consult about means of accomplishing objectives, keep client informed

Front 5

Fees

Back 5

Rule 1.5

Must be reasonable, factors for reasonableness, contingency fee limitations

Front 6

Confidentiality

Back 6

Rule 1.6

Protects info related to representation, 7 exceptions (permissive)

Front 7

Organizational Clients

Back 7

Rule 1.13

Org. is client

Front 8

Reporting Up

Back 8

Rule 1.13(b)

Mandatory

Front 9

Reporting Out

Back 9

Rule 1.13(c)

Permissive

Front 10

Clients with Diminished Capacity

Back 10

Rule 1.14

maintain as norm relationship as possible, involve client
seek protective action if necessary

Front 11

Declining or Terminating Representation

Back 11

Rule 1.16

Must when violates law, rules, incapacitated or fired

Front 12

Duties to Prospective Clients

Back 12

Rule 1.18

1.6 applies

Front 13

Conflict of Interest: Current Clients

Back 13

Rule 1.7

Can't rep unless informed consent given by both

Front 14

Business Transactions with Clients

Back 14

Rule 1.8(a)

Not ok unless (1) reasonable terms (2) advised to get own counsel (3) informed consent given

Front 15

Malpractice Waivers

Back 15

Rule 1.8(h)

Can't waive malpractice unless independently rep.

Front 16

Duties to Former Clients

Back 16

Rule 1.9

Front 17

Imputation of Conflicts (Generally)

Back 17

1.10

Front 18

Evaluations as Third Parties

Back 18

Rule 2.3

Front 19

Candor to the Tribunal

Back 19

Rule 3.3 (trumps 1.6)

Can't make false statement of law or fact, can't present evidence you know if false, fail to disclose adverse controlling authority

Front 20

Fairness to Opposing Party

Back 20

Rule 3.4

Can't obstruct evidence unlawfully, alter/destroy/conceal evidence, falsify evidence, disobey a tribunal obligation, frivolous discovery requests, etc.

Front 21

Impartiality of Tribunal

Back 21

Rule 3.5

Front 22

Trial Publicity (Extrajudicial Statements)

Back 22

Rule 3.6

Front 23

Prosecutor's Special Responsibilities

Back 23

Rule 3.8

Front 24

Supervising Lawyers (in Law Firms)

Back 24

Rule 5.1 and 5.3

Front 25

Subordinate Lawyers (in law firms)

Back 25

Rule 5.2

Front 26

Lawyer Advertising

Back 26

Rule 7.2

Must be true and not misleading. Also governs firm names

Front 27

Professional Misconduct

Back 27

Rule 8.4

Misconduct to
- Violate or attempt to violate the rules (or counsel someone to)
- Commit crime that reflects on lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice law
- Conduct involving deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation
- Conduct prejudicial to administration of justice