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Appendix Cross-reference Table

Appendix

CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE:

ALABAMA RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND STANDARDS FOR IMPOSING LAWYER DISCIPLINE

Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct: Standards for Imposing Lawyer

Discipline

Competence

Rule 1.1 Standard 4.5

Scope of Representation

Rule 1.2(a), (b), (c), (e) Standard 4.4

Rule 1.2(d) Standard 6.1

Diligence

Rule 1.3 Standard 4.4

Communication

Rule 1.4 Standard 4.4

Fees

Rule 1.5 Standards 4.6 & 7.0

Confidentiality of Information

Rule 1.6 Standard 4.2

Conflict of Interest

Rule 1.7 Standard 4.3

Prohibited Transactions

Rule 1.8 Standard 4.3

Former Client

Rule 1.9 Standard 4.3

Imputed Disqualification

Rule 1.10 Standard 4.3

Successive Government and Private Employment Rule 1.11 Standard 4.3

Former Judge or Arbitrator

Rule 1.12 Standard 4.3

Organization as Client

Rule 1.13 Standard 4.3

Disabled Client

Rule 1.14 Standard 7.0

Safekeeping Property, IOLTA

Rule 1.15 Standards 4.1 & 7.0

Declining or Terminating Representation

Rule 1.16 Standard 7.0

Advisor

Rule 2.1 Standard 7.0

Intermediary

Rule 2.2 Standard 4.3

Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

Rule 2.3 Standard 7.0

Meritorious Claims and Contentions

Rule 3.1 Standard 6.2

Expediting Litigation

Rule 3.2 Standard 6.2

Candor Toward the Tribunal

Rule 3.3 Standard 6.1

Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

Rule 3.4 Standard 6.2

Impartiality and Decorum

Rule 3.5 Standard 6.3

Trial Publicity

Rule 3.6 Standard 6.2

Lawyer as Witness Rule 3.7 Standard 4.3

Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

Rule 3.8 Standard 5.2

Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

Rule 3.9 Standard 6.2

Truthfulness to Others

Rule 4.1 Standard 6.1

Communication with Represented Persons

Rule 4.2 Standard 6.3

Dealing with Unrepresented Persons

Rule 4.3 Standard 6.3

Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Rule 4.4 Standard 6.2

Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer

Rule 5.1 Standard 7.0

Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer

Rule 5.2 Standard 7.0

Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants

Rule 5.3 Standard 7.0

Professional Independence of Lawyer

Rule 5.4(a) & (b) Standard 7.0

Rule 5.4(c) Standard 4.3

Rule 5.4(d) Standard 7.0

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Rule 5.5 Standard 7.0

Restrictions on Right to Practice

Rule 5.6 Standard 7.0

Pro Bono Publico Service

Rule 6.1 No applicable standard

Accepting Appointments

Rule 6.2 Standard 7.0 Membership in Legal Services Organization

Rule 6.3 Standard 4.3

Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

Rule 6.4 Standard 5.2

Communication Concerning Lawyer's Services

Rule 7.1 Standard 7.0

Advertising

Rule 7.2 Standard 7.0

Direct Contact with Prospective Clients

Rule 7.3 Standard 7.0

Communication of Fields of Practice

Rule 7.4 Standard 7.0

Firm Names and Letterheads

Rule 7.5 Standard 7.0

Professional Cards of Nonlawyers

Rule 7.6 Standard 7.0

Advertising of Certification

Rule 7.7 Standard 7.0

Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters

Rule 8.1 Standards 5.1 & 7.0

Judges and Legal Officials

Rule 8.2 Standard 6.1

Reporting Professional Misconduct

Rule 8.3 Standard 7.0

Misconduct

Rule 8.4(a) Standards 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 & 7.0

Rule 8.4(b) Standard 5.1

Rule 8.4(c) Standards 4.6 & 5.1

Rule 8.4(d) Standard 6.0

Rule 8.4(e) & (f) Standard 6.2

Rule 8.4(g) Standards 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 & 7.0

Jurisdiction Rule 8.5 No applicable standard