Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026

The Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct govern the professional obligations of every lawyer admitted in Louisiana: competence and diligence, confidentiality of information, conflicts of interest, fees, safekeeping property and the IOLTA rules, the duties of a lawyer as advocate and as counselor, responsibilities within a firm, advertising and solicitation, and the reporting of professional misconduct. Published by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, to which the Supreme Court of Louisiana points from its own court-rules page.

Last updated August 31, 2026

Browse all 62 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 1.0 Terminology

Client-Lawyer Relationship

Rule 1.1 Competence Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer 2 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 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees 13 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

IOLTA Rules

Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation Rule 1.17 Sale of a Law Practice Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client

Counselor

Rule 2.1 Advisor Rule 2.2 (Deleted) Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 2.4 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 Appearance in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

Transactions with Persons other than Clients

Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others Rule 4.2 Communication with Persons 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

Public Service

Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico 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

Information About Legal Services

Rule 7.1 General Rule 7.2 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services Rule 7.3 [Reserved] Rule 7.4 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients Rule 7.5 Advertisements in the Electronic Media other than Computer-Accessed Communications Rule 7.6 Computer-Accessed Communications Rule 7.7 Evaluation of Advertisements Rule 7.8 Exemptions from the Filing and Review Requirement Rule 7.9 Information about a Lawyer’s Services Provided upon Request Rule 7.10 Firm Names and Letterhead

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 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law