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Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026

The Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct, adopted by the Supreme Court of Kansas, governing the professional obligations of lawyers: the client-lawyer relationship, the lawyer as counselor and advocate, transactions with persons other than clients, law firms and associations, public service, information about legal services, and the maintenance of the integrity of the profession.

Browse all 59 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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Client-Lawyer Relationship Counselor Advocate Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients Law Firms and Associations Public Service Information About Legal Services Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
Preamble A Lawyer’s Responsibilities Scope Rule 1.0 Terminology

Client-Lawyer Relationship

Rule 1.1 Competence Rule 1.2 Scope 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: 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 Successive Government and Private Employment Rule 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral Rule 1.13 Organization as Client Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished 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

Counselor

Rule 2.1 Advisor Rule 2.2 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 2.3 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

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

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 Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Law Firms and Associations

Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers and Supervisory Lawyers Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance 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

Public Service

Rule 6.1 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 Limited Legal Services Through a Nonprofit or Court Program

Information About Legal Services

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 Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads

Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

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 Jurisdiction