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ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.1 (“A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.”). These rules have been adopted by every state throughout the country.
Client Lawyer Relationship | A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client. Counselor. Rule 2.1 Advisor. Podcasting of Model Rule 2.1; Rule 2.2 (Deleted) 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 ...
lawyer's conduct should conform to the requirements of the law, both in professional service to clients and in the lawyer's business and personal affairs. A lawyer should use the law's procedures only for legitimate purposes and not to harass or intimidate others.
1. Introduction. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct contain the ethical guidelines that define the appropriate conduct for the legal professional, subject to their adoption by the...
principles include the lawyer's obligation zealously to protect and pursue a client's legitimate interests, within the bounds of the law, while maintaining a professional, courteous and civil attitude toward all persons involved in
(1) whether the lawyer has violated a duty owed to a client, to the public, to the legal system, or to the profession; (2) whether the lawyer acted intentionally, knowingly, or negligently; (3) the amount of the actual or potential injury caused by the lawyer's misconduct; and (4) the existence of any aggravating or mitigating factors.
