Rules of Professional Conduct

Rule 4 Preamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities Rule 4-1.0 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Terminology Rule 4-1.1 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Competence Rule 4-1.2 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Scope of Representation Rule 4-1.3 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Diligence Rule 4-1.4 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Communication Rule 4-1.5 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Fees Rule 4-1.6 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Confidentiality of Information Rule 4-1.7 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Conflict of Interest: Current Clients Rule 4-1.8 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions Rule 4-1.9 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Conflict of Interest: Duties to Former Clients Rule 4-1.10 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule Rule 4-1.11 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees Rule 4-1.12 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral Rule 4-1.13 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Organization as Client Rule 4-1.14 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Client Under Diminished Capacity Rule 4-1.145 Definitions - Safekeeping Property and IOLTA Accounts Rule 4-1.15 Trust Accounts and Property of Others Rule 4-1.155 IOLTA Accounts Rule 4-1.16 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Declining or Terminating Representation Rule 4-1.17 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Sale of Law Practice Rule 4-1.18 Client-Lawyer Relationship - Duties To Prospective Client Rule 4-1.22 File Retention Rule 4-2.1 Counselor - Advisor Rule 4-2.2 Counselor - Intermediary Rule 4-2.3 Counselor - Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 4-2.4 Counselor - Lawyer Serving As Third Party Neutral Rule 4-3.1 Advocate - Meritorious Claims and Contentions Rule 4-3.2 Advocate - Expediting Litigation Rule 4-3.3 Advocate - Candor Toward the Tribunal Rule 4-3.4 Advocate - Duties to Opposing Party and Counsel and Ethical Obligation to Follow Court Orders and Rules Rule 4-3.5 Advocate - Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal Rule 4-3.6 Advocate - Trial Publicity Rule 4-3.7 Advocate - Lawyer as Witness Rule 4-3.8 Advocate - Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor Rule 4-3.9 Advocate - Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings Rule 4-4.1 Transactions with Persons Other than Clients - Truthfulness in Statements to Others Rule 4-4.2 Transactions with Persons Other than Clients - Communication with Person Represented by Counsel Rule 4-4.3 Transactions with Persons Other than Clients - Dealing with Unrepresented Person Rule 4-4.4 Transactions with Persons Other than Clients - Respect for Rights of Third Persons Rule 4-5.1 Law Firms and Associations - Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers Rule 4-5.2 Law Firms and Associations - Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer Rule 4-5.3 Law Firms and Associations - Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants Rule 4-5.4 Law Firms and Associations - Professional Independence of a Lawyer Rule 4-5.5 Law Firms and Associations - Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law Rule 4-5.6 Law Firms and Associations - Restrictions on Right to Practice Rule 4-5.7 Law Firms and Associations - Responsibilites Regarding Law Related Services Rule 4-6.1 Public Service - Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service Rule 4-6.2 Public Service - Accepting Appointments Rule 4-6.3 Public Service - Membership in Legal Services Organization Rule 4-6.4 Public Service - Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests Rule 4-6.5 Public Service - Nonprofit And Court Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs Rule 4-6.6 Public Service - Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster Rule 4-7.1 Information About Legal Services - Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services Rule 4-7.2 Information About Legal Services - Advertising Rule 4-7.3 Information About Legal Services - Direct Contact with Prospective Clients Rule 4-7.4 Information About Legal Services - Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization Rule 4-7.5 Information About Legal Services - Firm Names and Letterheads Rule 4-7.6 Information About Legal Services - Political Contributions To Obtain Government Legal Engagements Or Appointments By Judges Rule 4-8.1 Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession - Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters Rule 4-8.2 Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession - Judicial and Legal Officials Rule 4-8.3 Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession - Reporting Professional Misconduct Rule 4-8.4 Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession - Misconduct Rule 4-8.5 Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession - Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law Rule 4-9.1 Lawyer Referral and Information Services Rule 4 App 1a Appendix 1. By-Laws for the Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation Rule 4 App 1b Appendix 1. Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation - Articles of Incorporation Rule 4 App 2 Appendix 2. Interprofessional Code for Physicians and Attorneys