ETHICS COMMITTEE OPINIONS INDEX
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I. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
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, Arbitrator, Adjudicative Officer and Law Clerks
Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
Rule 1.14 Client Under a Disability
Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 Sale of A Law Practice
Rule 1.18 Governmental Entity as The Client

II. COUNSELOR
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.2 Intermediary
Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

III. 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

IV. TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHERS
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

V. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Rule 5.1 Responsibility for an Associated Lawyer's Compliance with Rules
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
Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services

VI. PUBLIC SERVICE
Rule 6.1 Pro Bono Public Service
Rule 6.2 Appointment by a Tribunal
Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

VII. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning the Services of a Lawyer or Persons Professionally Associated with the Lawyer
Rule 7.2 Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
Rule 7.4 Requesting Attorney can identify himself as a family law "specialist" in his advertising.

VIII. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
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 Jurisdiction

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