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FLORIDA RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT  ( As amended effective 2/1/2008, 3/1/2008, 1/1/2009, 1/1/10, 2/1/10, 10/1/11)

       Preamble:  A Lawyer's Responsibilities

       Subchapter 4-1  Client-Lawyer Relationship
Rule 4-1.1  Competence
Rule 4-1.2  Objectives and Scope of Representation
Rule 4-1.3  Diligence
Rule 4-1.4  Communication
Rule 4-1.5  Fees and Costs for Legal Services
  Rule 4-1.6  Confidentiality of Information
  Rule 4-1.7  Conflict of Interest; Current Clients
Rule 4-1.8  Conflict of Interest; Prohibited and Other Transactions
Rule 4-1.9  Conflict of Interest; Former Client
Rule 4-1.10  Imputation of Conflicts of Interest; General Rule
Rule 4-1.11  Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
Rule 4-1.12  Former Judge or Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
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
Rule 4-1.18 Duties to Prospective Client

 

       Subchapter 4-2  Counselor
  Rule 4-2.1  Adviser
  Rule 4-2.2  Open/Vacant
  Rule 4-2.3  Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
  Rule 4-2.4  Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

 

       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 Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
  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; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
  Rule 4-5.6  Restrictions on Right to Practice
  Rule 4-5.7  Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services
  Rule 4-5.8  Procedures for Lawyers Leaving Law Firms and Dissolution of Law Firms

 

       Subchapter 4-6  Public Service
  Rule 4-6.1  Pro Bono Public 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  (Effective through June 30, 2010)
Rule 4-7.6  Computer-Accessed Communications  (Effective date stayed by order of Supreme Court)
Rule 4-7.7  Evaluation of Advertisements
  Rule 4-7.8  Exemptions from the Filing and Review Requirement
  Rule 4-7.9  Firm Names and Letterhead
  Rule 4-7.10  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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