ISBA Ethics Opinions by IRPC Rule | Illinois State Bar Association

Browse all ethics opinions by their referenced Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct rule.

Rule 1.0 Terminology
Rule 1.1 Competence
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority between Client and Lawyer
Rule 1.3 Diligence
Rule 1.4 Communication
Rule 1.5 Fees
Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interests: Current Clients
Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients
Rule 1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employee
Rule 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15 General Duties Regarding Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.15A Required Records
Rule 1.15B Trust Accounts and Overdraft Notification
Rule 1.15C Definitions for Rules 1.15, 1.15A, and 1.15B
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation
Rule 3.3 Candor Toward the 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 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2 Communications With Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3 Dealing With Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance
Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
Rule 5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice
Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments
Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organizations
Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
Rule 7.2 Advertising
Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Clients
Rule 7.4 Communications of Fields of Practice and Specialization
Rule 7.5 Firm Name and Letterheads
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

ISBA Advisory Opinions on Professional Conduct are prepared as an educational service to members of the ISBA. While the opinions express the ISBA interpretation of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant materials in response to a specific hypothesized fact situation, they do not have the weight of law and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual legal advice. For more information, call the ISBA Legal Department at (217) 525-1760 or (800) 252-8908.