Maine Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026

Rule 1.0 Definitions and Terminology 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 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 of 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 Diminished Capacity Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property, Client Trust Accounts, Interest on Trust Accounts Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice Rule 1.17A Sale of Law Practice Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client Rule 2.1 Advisor Rule 2.2 [Reserved in the Model Rules] 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 and Limited Representations Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons; Inadvertent Disclosures Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisors Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law Rule 5.6 Restrictions on the Right to Practice Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services 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 Interest Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-annexed Limited Legal Services and Programs Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services Rule 7.2 Advertising Rule 7.2-A Aspirational Goals for Lawyer Advertising Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients Rule 7.4 Communication of Field of Practice and Specialization Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges 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