Rules of Professional Conduct – Browse by Rule Number
Preamble and Scope
Client-Lawyer Relationship
4-1.2 | Scope of Representation
4-1.6 | Confidentiality of Information
4-1.7 | Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
4-1.8 | Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
4-1.9 | Duties to Former Clients
4-1.10 | Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
4-1.11 | Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
4-1.12 | Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
4-1.13 | Organization as Client
4-1.14 | Client with Diminished Capacity
4-1.145 | Definitions – Safekeeping Property and IOLTA Accounts
4-1.15 | Trust Accounts and Property of Others
4-1.16 | Declining or Terminating Representation
4-1.18 | Duties to Prospective Client
Counselor
4-2.3 | Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
4-2.4 | Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
Advocate
4-3.1 | Meritorious Claims and Contentions
4-3.3 | Candor Toward the Tribunal
4-3.4 | Duties to Opposing Party and Counsel and Ethical Obligation to Follow Court Orders and Rules
4-3.5 | Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
4-3.8 | Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
4-3.9 | Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
4-4.1 | Truthfulness in Statements to Others
4-4.2 | Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
4-4.3 | Dealing with Unrepresented Person
4-4.4 | Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Law Firms and Associations
4-5.1 | Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
4-5.2 | Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
4-5.3 | Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
4-5.4 | Professional Independence of a Lawyer
4-5.5 | Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
4-5.6 | Restrictions on Right to Practice
4-5.7 | Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
Public Service
4-6.1 | Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
4-6.2 | Accepting Appointments
4-6.3 | Membership in Legal Services Organization
4-6.4 | Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
4-6.5 | Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
4-6.6 | Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster
Information About Legal Services
4-7.1 | Communication Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
4-7.3 | Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
4-7.4 | Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
4-7.5 | Firm Names and Letterheads
4-7.6 | Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges
Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
4-8.1 | Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
4-8.2 | Judicial and Legal Officials
4-8.3 | Reporting Professional Misconduct
4-8.5 | Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
4-9.1 | Lawyer Referral and Information Services
Other Missouri Supreme Court Rules Referenced in Informal Opinions
5.20 | Reciprocal Discipline for Misconduct
5.21 | Interim Suspension and Final Discipline for Criminal Activities
5.245 | Suspension for Failure to Pay Tax
5.26 | Designation and Appointment of Trustee
6.03 | Election to Become Inactive
6.05 | Unauthorized Practice by Stricken or Inactive Lawyers
6.06 | Return to Active Status
8.105 | Limited Admission for In-House Counsel
9.01 | Authorized Practice of Law
9.03 | Visiting Attorney Appearing in a Particular Case
Rule 15 | Continuing Legal Education