MINNESOTA RULES
OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

AMENDED

Effective October 1, 2005
Amended July 1, 2007

www.courts.state.mn.us/lprb/05mrpc

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INDEX

• Preamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities
• Scope
• Terminology
• CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
• 1.1 Competence
• 1.2 Scope of Representation
• 1.3 Diligence
• 1.4 Communication
• 1.5 Fees
• 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
• 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule
• 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
• 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client
• 1.10 Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
• 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment
• 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, or Law Clerk
• 1.13 Organization as Client
• 1.14 Client Under a Disability
• 1.15 Safekeeping Property
• 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
• 1.17 Sale of a Law Practice
• COUNSELOR
• 2.1 Advisor
• 2.2 Intermediary
• 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Parties
• ADVOCATE
• 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
• 3.2 Expediting Litigation
• 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
• 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
• 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
• 3.6 Trial Publicity
• 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
• 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
• 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
• TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS
• 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
• 4.2 Communication With Person Represented by Counsel
• 4.3 Dealing With Unrepresented Person
• 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
• LAW FIRM AND ASSOCIATIONS
• 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
• 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
• 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
• 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
• 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law
• 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice
• 5.7 Employment of Disbarred, Suspended, or Involuntarily Inactive Lawyers
• PUBLIC SERVICE
• 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
• 6.2 Accepting Appointments
• 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
• 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
• INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
• 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
• 7.2 Advertising and Written Communication
• 7.3 In-Person and Telephone Contact With Prospective Clients
• 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice
• 7.5 Firm names and Letterheads
• MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
• 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
• 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
• 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
• 8.4 Misconduct
• 8.5 Jurisdiction