Rule 3-1009 Professional standards.

These rules don't change what counts as legal wrongdoing that could get someone sued. Following or breaking these particular rules doesn't automatically decide whether someone is liable in a civil lawsuit. Courts still look at other legal standards to figure out civil liability, separate from these specific rules.

In short, this rule just makes clear that its purpose is limited. It's meant to address unauthorized practice of law, not to create or change the rules about when someone can be held responsible in a civil case.