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The latest edition has been revised to reflect the burgeoning volume of caselaw, ethics opinions, and scholarly analysis regarding lawyer ethics. It includes analysis of some 3,000 cases; reference to comment and criticism regarding the and the predecessor ; the full text of each Rule and its comment; and a detailed discussion of the Rule's meaning, history, application, and interpretation. Arrangement is in sections on the client-lawyer relationship; the lawyer's role as counselor and as advocate; transactions with people other than clients; law firms and associations; public service; information about legal services; and maintenance of the integrity of the profession. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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• Preface(p. vii)
• Acknowledgments(p. ix)
• Chair's Introduction(p. xi)
• Preamble, Terminology, Scope, and Scope Annotation(p. xv)
• Client-Lawyer Relationship
• 1.1 Competence(p. 1)
• 1.2 Scope of Representation(p. 11)
• 1.3 Diligence(p. 25)
• 1.4 Communication(p. 31)
• 1.5 Fees(p. 41)
• 1.6 Confidentiality of Information(p. 65)
• 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule(p. 91)
• 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions(p. 117)
• 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client(p. 137)
• 1.10 Imputed Disqualification: General Rule(p. 157)
• 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment(p. 173)
• 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator(p. 187)
• 1.13 Organization as Client(p. 195)
• 1.14 Client under a Disability(p. 209)
• 1.15 Safekeeping Property(p. 229)
• 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation(p. 243)
• 1.17 Sale of Law Practice(p. 259)
• Counselor
• 2.1 Advisor(p. 269)
• 2.2 Intermediary(p. 275)
• 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons(p. 285)
• Advocate
• 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions(p. 299)
• 3.2 Expediting Litigation(p. 307)
• 3.3 Candor toward the Tribunal(p. 311)
• 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel(p. 331)
• 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal(p. 341)
• 3.6 Trial Publicity(p. 353)
• 3.7 Lawyer as Witness(p. 361)
• 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor(p. 371)
• 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings(p. 385)
• Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
• 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others(p. 389)
• 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel(p. 397)
• 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person(p. 419)
• 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons(p. 423)
• Law Firms and Associations
• 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer(p. 431)
• 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer(p. 437)
• 5.3 Responsibilities regarding Nonlawyer Assistants(p. 439)
• 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer(p. 443)
• 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law(p. 453)
• 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice(p. 461)
• 5.7 Responsibilities regarding Law-Related Services(p. 471)
• Public Service
• 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service(p. 477)
• 6.2 Accepting Appointments(p. 483)
• 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization(p. 491)
• 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests(p. 495)
• Information about Legal Services
• 7.1 Communications concerning a Lawyer's Services(p. 497)
• 7.2 Advertising(p. 505)
• 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients(p. 517)
• 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice(p. 531)
• 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads(p. 539)
• Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
• 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters(p. 547)
• 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials(p. 561)
• 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct(p. 573)
• 8.4 Misconduct(p. 583)
• 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law(p. 603)
• Amendments to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1983-1999(p. 609)
• Correlation Tables A and B: Related Sections in the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility(p. 613)
• ABA Ethics Opinions(p. 625)
• Table of Cases(p. 629)
• Index(p. 693)