As adopted by the Colorado Supreme Court
on April 13, 2023,
effective July 1, 2023,
As amended through Rule Change 2024(19),
effective December 12, 2024

 

 

 

 SYNOPSIS

Preamble

Scope

Rule 1.0 Terminology

Client – LLP Relationship

Rule 1.1 Competence

Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and LLP

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 Reserved

Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity

Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property in a Firm with Lawyers

Rule 1.15A General Duties of LLPs Practicing in Firms Without Lawyers Regarding Property of Clients and Third Parties

Rule 1.15B Account Requirements for LLPs Practicing in Firms Without Lawyers

Rule 1.15C Use of Trust Accounts by LLPs Practicing in Firms Without Lawyers

Rule 1.15D Required Records Maintained by LLPs Practicing in Firms Without Lawyers

Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation

Rule 1.16A Client File Retention

Rule 1.17 Sale of LLP Practice

Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client

Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients

 

COUNSELOR

Rule 2.1 Advisor

Rule 2.2 Reserved

Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

Rule 2.4 LLP Serving as Third-Party Neutral

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 LLP as Witness

Rule 3.8 Reserved

Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

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

Rule 4.5 Threatening Prosecution

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LLPs

Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory LLP

Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of an LLP in a Firm

Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Other Personnel in Firms Without Lawyers

Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of an LLP

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

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

INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning an LLP’s Services

Rule 7.2 Communications Concerning an LLP’s Services: Specific Rules

Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Clients

Rule 7.4 Reserved

Rule 7.5 Reserved

Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges

MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

Rule 8.1 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