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Pennsylvania Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

[This edition compiled by the LII editors reflects all amendments reported at the Pennsylvania Unified Court System Web site through June 1, 2002.]

Introduction

PART 1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP

Rule 1.1: Competence
Rule 1.2: Scope and Objectives 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 or Law Clerk
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

PART 2. COUNSELOR

Rule 2.1: Advisor
Rule 2.2: Intermediary
Rule 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

PART 3. 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

PART 4. 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 and Communicating with One of Adverse Interest
Rule 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons

PART 5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS

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 Nonlegal Service

PART 6. PUBLIC SERVICE

Rule 6.1: Pro Bono Publico Service
Rule 6.2: Accepting Appointments by a Tribunal
Rule 6.3: Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

PART 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

Rule 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Rule 7.2: Advertising
Rule 7.3: Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
Rule 7.4: Communication of Fields of Practice
Rule 7.5: Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 7.6: Advertising a Certification
Rule 7.7: Lawyer Referral Service

PART 8. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

Rule 8.1: Bar Admission, Reinstatement, and Disciplinary Matters
Rule 8.2: Statements Concerning Judicial and Other Adjudicatory Officers
Rule 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
Rule 8.4: Misconduct
Rule 8.5: Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law