This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
This rule sets out the Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers in Tennessee. These rules cover how lawyers must act when working with clients, other lawyers, courts, and the public. They spell out duties like being honest, keeping client information private, avoiding conflicts of interest, and handling client money properly.
The current version of these rules took effect on January 1, 2011, after the Tennessee Supreme Court replaced the older version completely. Lawyers in Tennessee must follow these rules as part of their license to practice law. If a lawyer breaks one of these rules, they can face discipline, which might include a warning, suspension, or losing their license to practice law.
For someone involved in a legal case, this rule matters because it explains what you can expect from your lawyer. It also gives you a way to hold a lawyer accountable if they act dishonestly, neglect your case, or misuse your money or information.
