Editor's Note

"RPC" denotes an ethics opinion that was adopted prior to July 24, 1997, under the superseded 1985 Rules of Professional Conduct. "FEO" denotes a "Formal Ethics Opinion" adopted under the Rules of Professional Conduct as comprehensively revised on July 24, 1997, and on February 27, 2003. See the editor's note that precedes the Rules, supra, for background on the 1997 and 2003 revisions of the Rules. The editor's note also explains the effect of the adoption and amendment of the Rules on ethics opinions promulgated under the 1985 Rules and the 1997 and 2003 versions of the Rules.

Advertising, Marketing, and Solicitation

Lawyer Referral Services, Legal Directories, Self-Laudatory Organizations RPC 94 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 3 , 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 16 , 2010 Formal Ethics Opinion 11 ,
Specialization
Prepaid Legal Services
Public Interest Law Organization

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration

Client-Lawyer Relationship

Clients
Communication with Client
Scope of Representation
Limited Representation
Decision Making
Disabled or Incompetent Client
Withdrawal from Representation
Termination of Representation
Discharge of Lawyer
Waivers
Consent
Prospective Clients 2010 Formal Ethics Opinion 10
Indigent Persons
Pro Se Representation 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 12
Law-Related Services

Communications with Others

Communication (Generally)
Communication with Judges
Communication with Jurors
Ex Parte Communications
Civility
Courtesy
Client Notification

Confidentiality and Information Security

Use of Artificial Intelligence 2024 Formal Ethics Opinion 1
Website (including client testimonials)
Social Media
Recorded Conversations
Responding to Negative Reviews
Cloud Storage/Software as a Service 2024 Formal Ethics Opinion 1
Metadata

Conflicts of Interest

Joint or Common Representation
Multiple Representation RPC 9 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 12 ,
Imputed Conflicts 2010 Formal Ethics Opinion 12
Business Transactions with Clients 99 Formal Ethics Opinion 1
Corporate Representation RPC 9
Insurance Representation
Employment of Opposing Counsel
Prospective Clients

Corporate and Business Law

In-House Counsel RPC 9
Corporate Representation (Specific) RPC 97
Business Activities (Specific)

Family and Domestic Law

Family Law
Divorce
Domestic Relations
Child Custody and Support
Alimony
Unrepresented Parties

Fees, Billing, and Client Funds

Retainer Fees
Retainer Agreements
Contingent Fees
Client Funds and Property
Escrow Accounts
Fiduciary Accounts
Costs and Expenses of Representation 98 Formal Ethics Opinion 9 2010 Formal Ethics Opinion 10 ,
Advancing Funds to Clients; Loans
Fee Disputes
Financing Litigation
Collections
Abandoned Funds; Escheat of Client Property
Payment; Credit Cards 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 4
Medical Expenses
Frauds/Scams
Wire Transfers

Government Lawyers and Public Officials

Government Lawyers 99 Formal Ethics Opinion 10
Attorney General Staff Lawyers
District Attorneys 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 14
County Attorneys
Lawyer Serving As Public Official
Lawyer Serving As City Councilman
Lawyer Serving As County Commissioner 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 8
Moving to/from Government Practice

Law Firm Management and Personnel

Law Firms, Partnerships, and Professional Corporations
Supervision of Staff 2024 Formal Ethics Opinion 1
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Of Counsel Designation
Suspended or Disbarred Lawyers 98 Formal Ethics Opinion 7
Retired Lawyers
Deceased Lawyers
Mentoring
Restrictive Covenants
Sale of a Law Practice
Lawyer Leaving a Law Firm 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 11
Dissolution of Law Practice
Aged Client Files; Retention of Client Property 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 9

Litigation and Trial Conduct

Litigation
Frivolous Claims and Contentions 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 13
Witnesses
Lawyer as Witness
Perjury
Subpoenas
Service of Process
Trial Publicity
Court-Appointed Lawyers
Fairness to Opposing Party
Testimony

Miscellaneous Civil Practice Areas

Personal Injury Representation 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 15
Automobile Accident Representation
Underinsured Motorist
Bankruptcy Practice
Creditors of Client
Representation Involving Insurance Carrier RPC 91 RPC 92 , 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 12 , 2010 Formal Ethics Opinion 1 ,

Professionalism, Misconduct, and Regulation

Professionalism and Courtesy
Reporting Professional Misconduct 2003 Formal Ethics Opinion 2 2009 Formal Ethics Opinion 2 ,
Multidisciplinary Practice
Law Related Services
Malpractice
Competence
Out-of-State Lawyers
Pro Bono Legal Services
Notary Public

Real Estate, Estates, and Fiduciaries

Foreclosures RPC 90
Trustee on Deed of Trust RPC 90
Estates
Guardians
Personal Representatives of Estates
Multiple Party Representation at Closing RPC 90
Disbursement of Funds

Withdrawal and Termination

Retaining Liens
Returning the Client File
Mandatory Withdrawal
Changing Law Firms