Rewriting the Rules-
A Guide to the New NH Rules of Professional Conduct
The New Rules Guide- Rule by Rule
CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP (Rules 1.0 to 1.18)
Rule 1.0 Definitions
Rule 1.1 Competence Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation Rule 1.3 Diligence Rule 1.4 Client Communications Rule 1.5 Fees Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients Rule 1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule Rule 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former & Current Government Officers Rule 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former & Current Government Officers & Employees Rule 1.11a Conduct of Lawyer-Officials Rule 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral Rule 1.12A Part-Time Judge Rule 1.13 Organization as Client Rule 1.14 Client With Diminished Capacity Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Clients Rule 1.19 Disclosure of Information to the Client
COUNSELOR (Rules 2.1 to 2.4) Rule 2.1 Advisor Rule 2.2 Intermediary Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral ADVOCATE (Rules 3.1 to 3.9) 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 TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS (Rules 4.1 to 4.5) 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 4.5 Subpoenas LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS (Rules 5.1 to 5.6) Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services PUBLIC SERVICE (Rules 6.1 to 6.5) Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico 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 INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES (Rules 7.1 to 7.5) Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyers Services Rule 7.2 Advertising Rule 7.3 Direct Contact With Prospective Clients Rule 7.4 Communications of Fields of Practice Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads Rule 7.6 Political Contributions... MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION (Rules 8.1 to 8.5) 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 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law; Application of Rules to Nonlawyer Representatives
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