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Preamble
1: Client-Lawyer Relationship
[+] Rule 1.0: [-] Rule 1.0:	Terminology
[+] Rule 1.1: [-] Rule 1.1:	Competence
[+] Rule 1.2: [-] Rule 1.2:	Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority between Client and Lawyer
[+] Rule 1.3: [-] Rule 1.3:	Diligence
[+] Rule 1.4: [-] Rule 1.4:	Communication
[+] Rule 1.5: [-] Rule 1.5:	Fees
[+] Rule 1.6: [-] Rule 1.6:	Confidentiality of Information
[+] Rule 1.7: [-] Rule 1.7:	Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
[+] Rule 1.8: [-] Rule 1.8:	Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
[+] Rule 1.9: [-] Rule 1.9:	Duties to Former Clients
[+] Rule 1.10: [-] Rule 1.10:	Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule.
[+] Rule 1.11: [-] Rule 1.11:	Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
[+] Rule 1.12: [-] Rule 1.12:	Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
[+] Rule 1.13: [-] Rule 1.13:	Organization as Client
[+] Rule 1.14: [-] Rule 1.14:	Client with Diminished Capacity
[+] Rule 1.15: [-] Rule 1.15:	Safekeeping Property
[+] Rule 1.16: [-] Rule 1.16:	Declining or Terminating Representation
[+] Rule 1.17: [-] Rule 1.17:	Sale of Law Practice
[+] Rule 1.18: [-] Rule 1.18:	Duties to Prospective Client

2: Counselor
[+] Rule 2.1: [-] Rule 2.1:	Advisor
[+] Rule 2.2: [-] Rule 2.2:	Reserved
[+] Rule 2.3: [-] Rule 2.3:	Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
[+] Rule 2.4: [-] Rule 2.4:	Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

3: Advocate
[+] Rule 3.1: [-] Rule 3.1:	Meritorious Claims and Contentions
[+] Rule 3.2: [-] Rule 3.2:	Expediting Litigation
[+] Rule 3.3: [-] Rule 3.3:	Candor Toward the Tribunal
[+] Rule 3.4: [-] Rule 3.4:	Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
[+] Rule 3.5: [-] Rule 3.5:	Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
[+] Rule 3.6: [-] Rule 3.6:	Trial Publicity
[+] Rule 3.7: [-] Rule 3.7:	Lawyer as Witness
[+] Rule 3.8: [-] Rule 3.8:	Special Responsiblities of a Prosecutor
[+] Rule 3.9: [-] Rule 3.9:	Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

4: Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients
[+] Rule 4.1: [-] Rule 4.1:	Truthfulness in Statements to Others
[+] Rule 4.2: [-] Rule 4.2:	Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
[+] Rule 4.3: [-] Rule 4.3:	Dealing with Unrepresented Person
[+] Rule 4.4: [-] Rule 4.4:	Respect for Rights of Others

5: Law Firms and Associations
[+] Rule 5.1: [-] Rule 5.1:	Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
[+] Rule 5.2: [-] Rule 5.2:	Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
[+] Rule 5.3: [-] Rule 5.3:	Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
[+] Rule 5.4: [-] Rule 5.4:	Professional Independence of a Lawyer
[+] Rule 5.5: [-] Rule 5.5:	Unauthorized Practice of Law
[+] Rule 5.6: [-] Rule 5.6:	Restrictions on Right to Practice
[+] Rule 5.7: [-] Rule 5.7:	Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services

6: Public Service
[+] Rule 6.1: [-] Rule 6.1:	Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
[+] Rule 6.2: [-] Rule 6.2:	Accepting Appointments
[+] Rule 6.3: [-] Rule 6.3:	Membership in Legal Services Organization
[+] Rule 6.4: [-] Rule 6.4:	Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
[+] Rule 6.5: [-] Rule 6.5:	Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Service Programs

7: Information About Legal Services
[+] Rule 7.1: [-] Rule 7.1:	Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
[+] Rule 7.2: [-] Rule 7.2:	Advertising
[+] Rule 7.3: [-] Rule 7.3:	Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
[+] Rule 7.4: [-] Rule 7.4:	Communication of Fields of Practice
[+] Rule 7.5: [-] Rule 7.5:	Firm Names and Letterheads

8: Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
[+] Rule 8.1: [-] Rule 8.1:	Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
[+] Rule 8.2: [-] Rule 8.2:	Judicial and Legal Officials
[+] Rule 8.3: [-] Rule 8.3:	Reporting Misconduct
[+] Rule 8.4: [-] Rule 8.4:	Misconduct
[+] Rule 8.5: [-] Rule 8.5:	Jurisdiction