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Historical Information and Annotations to Cases and Ethics Opinions Applying and Interpreting the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, by TIM CHINARIS

(Note:  Annotations will be added over a period of time and regularly updated.)

       Preamble

       Subchapter 4-1  Client-Lawyer Relationship
  Rule 4-1.1  Competence
  Rule 4-1.2  Scope of Representation
  Rule 4-1.3  Diligence
  Rule 4-1.4  Communication
  Rule 4-1.5  Fees for Legal Services
  Rule 4-1.6  Confidentiality of Information
  Rule 4-1.7  Conflict of Interest; General Rule
  Rule 4-1.8  Conflict of Interest; Prohibited and Other Transactions
  Rule 4-1.9  Conflict of Interest; Former Client
  Rule 4-1.10   Imputed Disqualification; General Rule
  Rule 4-1.11  Successive Government and Private Employment
  Rule 4-1.12  Former Judge or Arbitrator
  Rule 4-1.13  Organization as Client
  Rule 4-1.14  Client Under a Disability
  Rule 4-1.15  Safekeeping Property
  Rule 4-1.16  Declining or Terminating Representation
  Rule 4-1.17  Sale of Law Practice

 

       Subchapter 4-2  Counselor
  Rule 4-2.1  Advisor
  Rule 4-2.2  Intermediary
  Rule 4-2.3  Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

 

       Subchapter 4-3  Advocate
  Rule 4-3.1  Meritorious Claims and Contentions
  Rule 4-3.2  Expediting Litigation
  Rule 4-3.3  Candor Toward the Tribunal
  Rule 4-3.4  Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
  Rule 4-3.5  Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
  Rule 4-3.6  Trial Publicity
  Rule 4-3.7  Lawyer as Witness
  Rule 4-3.8  Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
  Rule 4-3.9  Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

 

       Subchapter 4-4  Transactions With Persons Other Than Clients
  Rule 4-4.1  Truthfulness in Statements to Others
  Rule 4-4.2  Communication with Persons Represented by Counsel
  Rule 4-4.3  Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
  Rule 4-4.4  Respect for Rights of Third Persons

 

       Subchapter 4-5  Law Firms and Associations
  Rule 4-5.1  Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
  Rule 4-5.2  Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
  Rule 4-5.3  Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
  Rule 4-5.4  Professional Independence of a Lawyer
  Rule 4-5.5  Unlicensed Practice of Law
  Rule 4-5.6  Restrictions on Right to Practice
  Rule 4-5.7  Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services

 

       Subchapter 4-6  Public Service
  Rule 4-6.1  Pro Bono Service
  Rule 4-6.2  Accepting Appointments
  Rule 4-6.3  Membership in Legal Services Organizations
  Rule 4-6.4  Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
  Rule 4-6.5  Voluntary Pro Bono Plan

 

       Subchapter 4-7  Information About Legal Services
  Rule 4-7.1  General
  Rule 4-7.2  Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
  Rule 4-7.3  Advertisements in the Public Print Media
  Rule 4-7.4  Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
  Rule 4-7.5  Advertisements in the Electronic Media Other Than Computer-Accessed Communications
  Rule 4-7.6  Computer-Accessed Communications
  Rule 4-7.7  Evaluation of Advertisements
  Rule 4-7.8  Exemptions from the Filing and Review Requirement
  Rule 4-7.9  Information About a Lawyer’s Services Provided Upon Request
  Rule 4-7.10  Firm Names and Letterhead
  Rule 4-7.11  Lawyer Referral Services

 

       Subchapter 4-8  Maintaining The Integrity Of The Profession
  Rule 4-8.1  Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
  Rule 4-8.2  Judicial and Legal Officials
  Rule 4-8.3  Reporting Professional Misconduct
  Rule 4-8.4  Misconduct
  Rule 4-8.5  Jurisdiction
  Rule 4-8.6  Authorized Business Entities

 

 

 

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