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Alaska Bar Rules – 2026

A Supreme Court ruleset covering admission and the whole of attorney discipline. Part II is the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement: a grievance goes to Bar Counsel, then a Hearing Committee, then the Disciplinary Board — which may itself order lesser discipline but must RECOMMEND suspension or disbarment to the Supreme Court. Part V establishes the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection.

Browse all 77 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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I. Admissions II. Rules Of Disciplinary III. Rules Of Attorney Fee Dispute IV. V. Lawyers’ Fund For

I. Admissions

Rule 1 Board of Governors: General Powers Relating to Admissions Rule 2 Eligibility for Admission.* Rule 3 Applications Rule 4 Examinations Rule 5 Requirements for Admission to the Practice of Law Rule 6 Review Rule 7 Procedures Rule 8 Supreme Court Review

II. Rules Of Disciplinary

Rule 9 General Principles and Jurisdiction Rule 10 The Disciplinary Board of the Alaska Bar Association Rule 11 Bar Counsel of the Alaska Bar Association Rule 11.1 Informal Ethics Guidance By Bar Counsel Rule 12 Area Discipline Divisions and Hearing Committees Rule 13 Mediation Panels Rule 14 Executive Director of Alaska Bar Association Rule 15 Grounds For Discipline Rule 15.1 Maintenance of Trust Funds in Financial Institutions That Agree to Provide Overdraft Notification Rule 16 Types of Discipline and Costs Rule 17 Immunity Rule 18 Statute of Limitations Rule 19 Refusal of Complainant to Proceed Rule 20 Matters Related to Pending Civil or Criminal Litigation Rule 21 Public Access to Disciplinary Proceedings Rule 22 Procedure Rule 23 Service Rule 24 Discovery; Subpoena Power; Witness Compensation Rule 25 Appeals; Review of Bar Counsel Determinations Rule 26 Criminal Conviction; Interim Suspension Rule 27 Reciprocal Discipline Rule 28 Action Necessary When Attorney is Disciplined Rule 29 Reinstatement Rule 30 Procedure: Disabled, Incapacitated or Incompetent Attorney Rule 31 Appointment of Trustee Counsel to Protect Client’s Interests Rule 32 Disposal of Files Rule 33 Expenses Rule 33.1 Disciplinary and Disability Matters Take Precedence Rule 33.2 Effective Dates

III. Rules Of Attorney Fee Dispute

Rule 34 General Principles and Jurisdiction Rule 35 Fees for Legal Services; Agreements Rule 36 Bar Counsel of the Alaska Bar Association Rule 37 Area Fee Dispute Resolution Divisions; Arbitration Panels; Single Arbitrators Rule 38 The Executive Committee of the Fee Dispute Resolution Program Rule 39 Notice of Right to Arbitration; Stay of Proceedings; Waiver by Client Rule 40 Procedure Rule 41 Service Rule 42 Informing the Public

IV.

Rule 43 Waivers to Practice Law for Alaska Legal Services Corporation Rule 43.1 Waivers to Practice Law Under a United States Armed Forces Expanded Legal Assistance Program Rule 43.2 Emeritus Attorney Rule 43.3 Waivers to Practice Law Before Alaska National Guard Courts-Martial and All Subsequent Appeals Rule 43.4 Waiver to Practice Law for Attorney Spouses of Active Duty Military Personnel Stationed Within the State Rule 43.5 Waivers to Engage in the Limited Practice of Law for Non-Lawyers Trained and Supervised by Alaska Legal Services Corporation Rule 43.6 Waiver to Engage in Pro Bono Practice as an Out-of-State Attorney Supervised by a Qualified Legal Services Provider Rule 44 Legal Interns and Supervised Practitioners Rule 44.1 Foreign Law Consultants

V. Lawyers’ Fund For

Rule 45 Definitions Rule 46 Applications for Reimbursement Rule 47 Filing Applications and Preliminary Consideration Rule 48 The Committee Rule 49 Authority of Committee and Board Rule 50 Evidence and Burden of Proof Rule 51 When Testimony is to be Reported and Transcribed Rule 52 Consideration by Committee Rule 53 Consideration by the Board Rule 54 Payments at Discretion of State Bar Rule 55 Assignment of Applicant’s Rights and Subrogation Rule 56 Applicant May Be Advised Rule 57 Rejection of the Application; Finality Rule 58 Confidential Nature of Proceeding and Records Rule 59 Other Rules Rule 60 General Provisions Rule 61 Suspension for Nonpayment of Alaska Bar Membership Fees, Fee Arbitration Awards, and Child Support Obligation; and for Failure to Respond to a Rule 62 Adoption of Recommended Rules, Bylaws, and Regulations Rule 63 Unauthorized Practice of Law— AS 08.08.230 Rule 64 Mandatory Affidavit of Review of Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct; Suspen- Rule 65 Continuing Legal Education Rule 66 Noncompliance with Continuing Legal Education Requirements; Suspension