Pennsylvania Rules Of Professional Conduct

Client-lawyer Relationship

• Rule 1.0. Terminology
• Rule 1.1. Competence
• Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
• Rule 1.3. Diligence
• Rule 1.4. Communication
• Rule 1.5. Fees
• Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information
• Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
• Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
• Rule 1.9. Duties to Former Clients
• Rule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
• Rule 1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest For Former and Current Govern Ment Officers and Employees
• Rule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator Or Other Third-party Neutral
• Rule 1.13. Organization As Client
• Rule 1.14. Client With Diminished Capacity
• Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property
• Rule 1.16. Declining Or Terminating Representation
• Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice
• Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Clients
• Rule 1.19. Lawyers Acting As Lobbyists

Counselor

• Rule 2.1. Advisor
• Rule 2.2. Rescinded
• Rule 2.3. Evaluation For Use By Third Persons
• Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving As Third-party Neutral

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
• Rule 3.10. Issuance of Subpoenas to Lawyers

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

Law Firms and Associations

• Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of Partners, Managers and Supervisory Lawyers
• Rule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
• Rule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance
• Rule 5.4. Professional Independence of a Lawyer
• Rule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
• Rule 5.6. Restrictions On Right to Practice
• Rule 5.7. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services
• Rule 5.8. Dealing In Investment Products: Prohibitions and Restrictions

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. Nonprofit and Court Appointed Limited Legal Services Programs

Information About Legal Services

• Rule 7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
• Rule 7.2. Advertising
• Rule 7.3. Solicitation of Clients
• Rule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
• Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterheads
• Rule 7.6. Rescinded
• Rule 7.7. Lawyer Referral Service

Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

• Rule 8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
• Rule 8.2. Statements Concerning Judges and Other Adjudicatory Officers
• Rule 8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct
• Rule 8.4. Misconduct
• Rule 8.5. Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law