Under Rule 1.6 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer has a duty to maintain client confidentiality and may only disclose information if the client consents or if the disclosure is impliedly authorized to carry out the representation.
Rule 1.16 requires that a lawyer must provide reasonable notice to the client when terminating the representation and take steps to protect the client’s interests, such as returning any papers or property the client has provided.
Rule 1.1 of the Model Rules requires a lawyer to provide competent representation, which involves having the necessary legal knowledge, skill, and preparation for the case.
Under Rule 1.7, a conflict of interest arises if a lawyer’s representation of one client is directly adverse to the interests of another current client.
The Model Rules regulate lawyer advertising to prevent advertisements from being false or misleading, ensuring that clients receive accurate and honest information about legal services.
