This site contains (1) the full text of each of the current Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct, (2) “background” information regarding the adoption of each rule by the Louisiana Supreme Court, (3) related ABA resources, including the comments to the corresponding ABA model rule, and (4) annotations discussing Louisiana case law and administrative decisions relevant to each rule. It is published by Dane S. Ciolino, Alvin R. Christovich Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
This online resource is the successor to the book Louisiana Professional Responsibility Law and Practice (Dane S. Ciolino ed.), published in three editions by the Louisiana State Bar Association from 2001 through 2007. However, because this resource is now available online, it can provide updates immediately as developments occur. It can also be provided free of charge.
INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS
- Historical Background of Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct
- ABA Model Rules Preface, Preamble and Scope
ARTICLE 1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
- 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 Interest: 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 Employees
- 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. Safekeeping Property (IOLTA Rules)
- Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation
- Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice
- Rule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client
ARTICLE 2. COUNSELOR
- Rule 2.1. Advisor
- Rule 2.2. Intermediary [Deleted]
- Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
- Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
ARTICLE 3. ADVOCATE
- 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
ARTICLE 4. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS
- Rule 4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others
- Rule 4.2. Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
- Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person
- Rule 4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons
ARTICLE 5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
- 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: Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
- Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice
- Rule 5.7. Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services [Reserved]
ARTICLE 6. PUBLIC SERVICE
- Rule 6.1. Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
- Rule 6.2. Accepting Appointments
- Rule 6.3. Membership in Legal Services Organization
- Rule 6.4. Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
- Rule 6.5. Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
ARTICLE 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
- Rule 7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
- Rule 7.2. Advertising
- Rule 7.3. Reserved
- Rule 7.4. Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
- Rule 7.5. Advertisements in the Electronic Media Other than Computer-Accessed Communications
- Rule 7.6. Computer-Accessed Communications
- Rule 7.7 Evaluation of Advertisements
- Rule 7.8 Exemption from Filing & Review Requirements
- Rule 7.9 Information About a Lawyer’s Services Provided Upon Request
- Rule 7.10 Firm Names & Letterhead
ARTICLE 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