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Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct

[This edition, compiled by the LII editors, reflects all amendments reported at the Illinois Supreme Court site through January 25, 2007.]

Introduction

PART 1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP

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

PART 2. COUNSELOR

Rule 2.1: Advisor
Rule 2.2: [Reserved]
Rule 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

PART 3. ADVOCATE

Rule 3.1: Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 3.2: Expediting Litigation
Rule 3.3: Conduct Before a 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: [Reserved]

PART 4. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS

Rule 4.1: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2: Communication Between Lawyer and Opposing Parties
Rule 4.3: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons

PART 5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Rule 5.1: Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
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
Rule 5.6: Restrictions on Right to Practice

PART 6. PUBLIC SERVICE

Rule 6.1: [Reserved]
Rule 6.2: Accepting Appointments
Rule 6.3: Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4: Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

PART 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

Rule 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Rule 7.2: Advertising
Rule 7.3: Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
Rule 7.4: Communication of Fields of Practice
Rule 7.5: Firm Names and Letterheads

PART 8. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

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