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Format Of The Model Rules Of Professional Organization -- How The Legislative History Is Organized -- Preamble -- Scope -- Terminology -- Client-lawyer Relationship. 1.1. Competence -- 1.2. Scope Of Representation -- 1.3. Diligence -- 1.4. Communication -- 1.5. Fees -- 1.6. Confidentiality Of Information -- 1.7. Conflict Of Interest : General Rule -- 1.8.conflict Of Interest : Prohibited Transactions -- 1.9. Conflict Of Interest : Former Client -- 1.10. Imputed Disqualification : General Rule -- 1.11. Successive Government And Private Employment -- 1.12. Former Judge Or Arbitrator -- 1.13. Organization As Client -- 1.14. Client Under A Disability -- 1.15. Safekeeping Property -- 1.16. Declining Or Terminating Representation -- Counselor. 2.1. Advisor -- Rule 2.2. Intermediary -- Rule 2.3. Evaluation For Use By Third Persons -- Advocate. 3.1. Meritorious Claims And Contentions -- 3.2. Expediting Litigation -- 3.3. Candor Toward The Tribunal --^ 3.4. Fairness To Opposing Party And Counsel -- 3.5. Impartiality And Decorum Of The Tribunal -- 3.6. Trial Publicity -- 3.7. Lawyer As Witness -- 3.8. Special Responsibilities Of A Prosecutor -- 3.9. Advocate In Nonadjudicative Proceedings -- Transactions With Persons Other Than Clients. 4.1. Truthfulness In Statements To Others -- 4.2. Communication With Person Represented By Counsel -- 4.3. Dealing With Unrepresented Person -- 4.4. Respect For Rights Of Third Persons -- Law Firms And Associations. 5.1. Responsibilities Of A Partner Or Supervisory Lawyers -- 5.2. Responsibilities Of A Subordinate Lawyer -- 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants -- 5.4. Professional Independence Of A Lawyer -- 5.5. Unauthorized Practice Of Law -- 5.6. Restrictions On Right To Practice -- Public Service. 6.1. Pro Bono Publico Service -- 6.2. Accepting Appointments -- 6.3. Membership In Legal Services Organizations -- 6.4. Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests --^ Information About Legal Services. 7.1. Communications Con