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Attorney-Client PrivilegeAttorney-client privilege generally protects confidential communications between a client and lawyer made to obtain or provide legal advice. It does n…
Candor to the TribunalA lawyer must not knowingly misstate fact or law to a tribunal, offer evidence known to be false, or leave a material false statement uncorrected. If …
Client ConfidentialityModel Rule 1.6 generally bars a lawyer from revealing information relating to a client’s representation, regardless of its source. Disclosure is allow…
Conflicts of InterestA current-client conflict exists when a lawyer is directly adverse to another current client or a significant risk exists that another duty or persona…
Informed Consent in Legal EthicsInformed consent means agreement to a proposed course after the lawyer explains its material risks and reasonably available alternatives. Some rules a…
Judicial ImpartialityA judge must disqualify when impartiality might reasonably be questioned or a specific Rule 2.11 ground applies. Some grounds may be remitted only aft…
Lawyer AdvertisingLawyers may advertise legal services, but Rule 7.1 bars materially false or misleading communications. Rule 7.2 permits advertising while restricting …
Reporting Lawyer MisconductA lawyer must report another lawyer when the lawyer knows of a rule violation that raises a substantial question about honesty, trustworthiness, or fi…
Trust Accounts and Client FundsA lawyer must keep client and third-party property separate from the lawyer’s own funds. Advance fees and expenses generally stay in trust until earne…