Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026
The Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct, governing the professional obligations of lawyers admitted in the state. Fifty-seven rules from the client-lawyer relationship, through the lawyer as counsellor and advocate, dealings with persons other than clients, law firms and associations, public service, information about legal services, and the maintenance of the integrity of the profession. The court publishes its Comment with each rule.
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
Rule 1.3
Diligence
Rule 1.4
Communication
Rule 1.5
Fees
Rule 1.6
Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7
Conflict of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.8
Conflict of Interests: Prohibited Transactions
Rule 1.9
Conflict of Interest: Former Client
Rule 1.10
Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
Rule 1.11
Successive Government and Private Employment
Rule 1.12
Former Judge or Arbitrator
Rule 1.13
Organization as Client
Rule 1.14
Client Under a Disability
Rule 1.15
Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16
Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17
Sale of Law Practice
Rule 2.1
Advisor
Rule 2.2
Intermediary
Rule 2.3
Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4
Lawyers Serving as Third Party Neutrals
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 a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
Rule 5.2
Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3
Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
Rule 5.4
Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Rule 5.5
Unauthorized Practice of Law
Rule 5.6
Restrictions on Right to Practice
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
Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
Rule 7.4
Legal Service Information
Rule 7.5
Submission of Advertisements
Rule 7.6
Communication of Certificate or Designation
Rule 7.7
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
Jurisdiction