Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct
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scope : Lawyer's Responsibilities
scope : Scope
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 with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15 : Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16 : Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 : Sale of Law Practice
Rule 2.1 : Advisor
Rule 2.2 : Intermediary
Rule 2.3 : Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4 : Lawyer Serving as Third.Party Neutral
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 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
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 Law.Related Services
Rule 6.1 : Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Services
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.Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Rule 7.1 : Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Rule 7.2 : Advertising
Rule 7.3 : Solicitation of Professional Employment
Rule 7.4 : Communication of Fields of Practice
Rule 7.5 : Firm Names and Letterheads
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
Rule 9.1 : Definitions
Rule 9.2 : Title
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