Preface

 

History of the Model Rules for Client Protection

 

Model Rules for Lawyers' Funds for Client Protection

Preamble

Rule 1 Purpose and Scope

Rule 2 Establishment

Rule 3 Funding

Rule 4 Fund

Rule 5 Composition and Officers of the Board

Rule 6 Board Meetings

Rule 7 Duties and Responsibilities of the Board

Rule 8 Conflict of Interest

Rule 9 Immunity

Rule 10 Eligible Claims

Rule 11 Procedures and Responsibilities for Claimants

Rule 12 Processing Claims

Rule 13 Request for Reconsideration

Rule 14 Payment of Reimbursement

Rule 15 Reimbursement From the Fund Is Discretionary

Rule 16 Restitution and Subrogation

Rule 17 Judicial Relief

Rule 18 Confidentiality

Rule 19 Compensation for Representing Claimants

 

Model Rules for Trust Account Overdraft Notification

Preface

Rule 1 Clearly Identified Trust Accounts Required

Rule 2 Overdraft Notification Agreement Required

Rule 3 Overdraft Reports

Rule 4 Consent by Lawyers

Rule 5 Costs

Rule 6 Definitions

 

Model Rule on Financial Recordkeeping

Preface

 

Model Rule for Random Audit of Trust Accounts

Preface

 

Model Rule for Payee Notification

Preface

 

Model Rules for Fee Arbitration

Preface

Rule 1 General Principles and Jurisdiction

Rule 2 Fee Arbitration Commission

Rule 3 Arbitrators

Rule 4 Commencement of Proceedings

Rule 5 Hearing

Rule 6 Decision

Rule 7 Effect of Decision; Enforcement

Rule 8 Confidentiality

Rule 9 Immunity

Rule 10 Service

Model Rules for Mediation of Client-Lawyer Disputes

Preface

Rule 1 General Principles and Jurisdiction

Rule 2 Mediation Commission

Rule 3 Mediators

Rule 4 The Process

Rule 5 Confidentiality

Rule 6 Immunity

Guidelines for the Adoption of a Definition of the Practice of Law

Model Court Rule on Insurance Disclosure

Model Court Rule on Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster

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