Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026
The Rules of Professional Conduct, Set 16, including the Preamble and Scope. Model Rules-based and cited by rule number, so the candor rule is Rule 16-303 NMRA.
Browse all 64 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.
ARTICLE 1 Client-Lawyer Relationship
Rule 16-100
Terminology.
Rule 16-101
Competence.
Rule 16-102
Scope of representation and allocation of authority between client and lawyer.
Rule 16-103
Diligence.
Rule 16-104
Communication.
Rule 16-105
Fees.
Rule 16-106
Confidentiality of information.
Rule 16-107
Conflict of interest; current clients.
Rule 16-108
Conflict of interest; current clients; specific rules.
Rule 16-109
Duties to former clients.
Rule 16-110
Imputation of conflicts of interest; general rule.
Rule 16-111
Special conflicts of interest for former and current government officers and employees.
Rule 16-112
Former judge, arbitrator, mediator or other third-party neutral.
Rule 16-113
Organization as client.
Rule 16-114
Client with diminished capacity.
Rule 16-115
Safekeeping property.
Rule 16-116
Declining or terminating representation.
Rule 16-117
Sale of a law practice.
Rule 16-118
Duties to prospective client.
Rule 16-119
Lawyer succession planning.
ARTICLE 2 Counselor
ARTICLE 3 Advocate
Rule 16-300
Withdrawn.
Rule 16-301
Meritorious claims and contentions.
Rule 16-302
Expediting litigation.
Rule 16-303
Candor toward the tribunal.
Rule 16-304
Fairness to opposing party and counsel.
Rule 16-305
Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal.
Rule 16-306
Trial publicity.
Rule 16-307
Lawyer as witness.
Rule 16-308
Special responsibilities of a prosecutor.
Rule 16-309
Advocate in non-adjudicative proceedings.
ARTICLE 4 Other Than Clients
ARTICLE 5 Law Firms and Associations
Rule 16-501
Responsibilities of partners, managers and supervisory lawyers.
Rule 16-502
Responsibilities of a subordinate lawyer.
Rule 16-503
Responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants.
Rule 16-504
Professional independence of a lawyer.
Rule 16-505
Unauthorized practice of law; multijurisdictional practice of law.
Rule 16-506
Restrictions on right to practice.
Rule 16-507
Responsibilities regarding law-related services.