Preamble and Scope
Rule 1.0 Terminology
Rule 1.1 Competence
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of AuthorityBetween 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 Safekeeping Property Repealed and readopted as Rules 1.15A - 1.15E, effective June 17, 2014.
Rule 1.15A General Duties of Lawyers Regarding Property of Clients and Third Parties
Rule 1.15B Account Requirements
Rule 1.15C Use of Trust Accounts
Rule 1.15D Required Records
Rule 1.15E Approved Institutions
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.16A Client File Retention
Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client
Rule Change 2020(19) has been issued. It updates Rules 1.6 and 1.15A of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.
It is effective January 1, 2021 and posted on the court’s website.
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.2 Intermediary Repealed April 12, 2007, effective January 1, 2008.
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 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Rule 4.5 Threatening Prosecution
Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
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
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 Interest
Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
Rule 7.2 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services: Specific Rules
Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Clients
Deleted
Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges
Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Official
Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
Rule 8.4 Misconduct
Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
Rule 9 Title—How Known and Cited