Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026
ABA Model Rules-based, rescinded and repromulgated by SCO 1680 effective April 15, 2009, cited "Alaska R. Prof. C. 3.3". Published here with the official COMMENT and ALASKA COMMENT blocks as notes — the Alaska-specific comments to Rules 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 are where the state diverges from the model text, and Rule 1.2(f) addresses advising clients on marijuana.
Browse all 57 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.
Rule 1.1
Competence
Rule 1.2
Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
Rule 1.3
Diligence
Rule 1.4
Communication: Case Status; Informed Consent; Malpractice Insurance Disclosure
Rule 1.5
Fees
Rule 1.6
Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7
Conflict of Interest; Current Clients
Rule 1.8
Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
Rule 1.9
Duties to Former Clients
Rule 1.10
Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.11
Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
Rule 1.12
Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator, or Other Third-Party Neutral
Rule 1.13
Organization as Client
Rule 1.14
Client With Impaired Capacity
Rule 1.15
Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16
Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17
Sale of Law Practice
Rule 1.18
Duties to Prospective Client
Rule 2.1
Advisor
Rule 2.3
Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4
Lawyer Serving As Third-Party Neutral
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 4.1
Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2
Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3
Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4
Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Rule 5.1
Responsibilities of Partners, Mana-
Rule 5.2
Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3
Responsibilities Regarding Non-
Rule 5.4
Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Rule 5.5
Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
Rule 5.6
Restrictions on Right to Practice
Rule 5.7
Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
Rule 6.1
Voluntary Pro Bono Public Service
Rule 6.2
Accepting Appointments
Rule 6.3
Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4
Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
Rule 6.5
Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Rule 7.1
Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
Rule 7.2
Advertising
Rule 7.3
Solicitation of Clients
Rule 7.4
Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
Rule 7.5
Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 8.1
Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
Rule 8.2
Judicial and Legal Officials
Rule 8.3
Reporting Professional Misconduct
Rule 8.4
Misconduct
Rule 8.5
Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
Rule 9.1
Definitions