Rules Regulating the Florida Bar
That are Pertinent to Pro Se Litigants

Basics (All-in-One, Disclaimer, etc.)

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0000		All-in-One	Shortened PDF/Page with pertinent parts of the RRTFB.
0001		Disclaimer	TBD's disclaimer on these re-printed rules.
0002		2020 Version	[Official] PDF containing the RRTFB (2020 Version).

Chapter 1: General

1-3 | MembershipWarning: Pertinent Parts Only (Not Entire Subchapter!)

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----		Subchapter 1-3	Subchapter 1-3 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0101		Rule 1-3.6	Delinquent Members
0102		Rule 1-3.10	Appearance by Non-Florida Lawyer in a Florida Court
0103		Rule 1-3.11	Appearance by Non-Florida Lawyer in an Arbitration Proceeding in...

1-12 | GenerallyWarning: Pertinent Parts Only (Not Entire Subchapter!)

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----		Subchapter 1-12	Subchapter 1-12 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0104		Rule 1-12.1	Amendment to Rules; Authority; Notice; Procedures; Comments

Chapter 3: Rules of Discipline

3-1 | Chapter 3 Preamble

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----		Subchapter 3-1	Subchapter 3-1 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0301		Rule 3-1.1	Privilege to Practice
0302		Rule 3-1.2	Preamble - Generally

3-2 | Definitions

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----		Subchapter 3-2	Subchapter 3-2 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0304		Rule 3-2.1	Definitions - Generally

3-3 | Jurisdiction to Enforce Rules

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----		Subchapter 3-3	Subchapter 3-3 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0305		Rule 3-3.1	Supreme Court of Florida; Disciplinary Agencies
0306		Rule 3-3.2	Board of Governors of the Florida Bar
0307		Rule 3-3.3	Counsel for the Florida Bar
0308		Rule 3-3.4	Grievance Committees
0309		Rule 3-3.5	Circuit Court Jurisdiction

3-4 | Standards of Conduct

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----		Subchapter 3-4	Subchapter 3-4 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0310		Rule 3-4.1	Notice and Knowledge of Rules; Jurisdiction over Lawyers of Other...
0311		Rule 3-4.2	Rules of Professional Conduct
0312		Rule 3-4.3	Misconduct and Minor Misconduct
0313		Rule 3-4.4	Criminal Misconduct
0314		Rule 3-4.5	Removal from Judicial office by the Supreme Court of Florida
0315		Rule 3-4.6	Discipline by Foreign or Federal Jurisdiction; Choice of Law
0316		Rule 3-4.7	Oath
0317		Rule 3-4.8	Consent Agreement

3-5 | Types of Discipline

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----		Subchapter 3-5	Subchapter 3-5 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0318		Rule 3-5.1	Types of Discipline - Generally
0319		Rule 3-5.2	Emergency Suspension and Interim Probation or Interim Placement...
0320		Rule 3-5.3	Diversion of Disciplinary Cases to Practice and Professionalism...
0321		Rule 3-5.4	Publication of Discipline

3-6 | Employment of Certain Attorneys or Former Attorneys

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----		Subchapter 3-6	Subchapter 3-6 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0322		Rule 3-6.1	Employment of Certain Attorneys or Former Attorneys - Generally

3-7 | Procedures

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----		Subchapter 3-7	Subchapter 3-7 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0323		Rule 3-7.1	Procedures - Confidentiality
0324		Rule 3-7.2	Procedures on Criminal or Professional Misconduct; Discipline on...
0325		Rule 3-7.3	Review of Inquiries, Complaint Processing, and Initial...
0326		Rule 3-7.4	Grievance Committee Procedures
0327		Rule 3-7.5	Procedures Before the Board of Governors
0328		Rule 3-7.6	Procedures Before a Referee
0329		Rule 3-7.7	Procedures Before Supreme Court of Florida
0330		Rule 3-7.8	Procedures Before a Circuit Court
0331		Rule 3-7.9	Consent Judgment
0332		Rule 3-7.10	Reinstatement and Readmission Procedures
0333		Rule 3-7.11	General Rule of Procedure
0334		Rule 3-7.12	Disciplinary Revocation of Admission to the Florida Bar
0335		Rule 3-7.13	Incapacity not Related to Misconduct
0336		Rule 3-7.14	Florida Statutes Superseded
0337		Rule 3-7.15	Reserved for Future Use
0338		Rule 3-7.16	Limitation on Time to Open Investigation
0339		Rule 3-7.17	Vexatious Conduct and Limitation on Filings

Chapter 4: Rules of Professional Conduct

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----		Chapter 4 Intro	The Chapter 4 Intro of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0401		--	Preamble

4-1 | Client-Lawyer Relationship

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----		Subchapter 4-1	Subchapter 4-1 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0402		Rule 4-1.1	Competence
0403		Rule 4-1.2	Objectives and Scope of Representation
0404		Rule 4-1.3	Diligence
0405		Rule 4-1.4	Communication
0406		Rule 4-1.5	Fees and Costs for Legal Services
0407		Rule 4-1.6	Confidentiality of Information
0408		Rule 4-1.7	Conflict of Interest; Current Clients
0409		Rule 4-1.8	Other Transactions
0410		Rule 4-1.9	Conflict of Interest; Former Client
0411		Rule 4-1.10	Imputation of Conflicts of Interest; General Rule
0412		Rule 4-1.11	Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government...
0413		Rule 4-1.12	Former Judge or Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
0414		Rule 4-1.13	Organization as Client
0415		Rule 4-1.14	Client Under a Disability
0416		Rule 4-1.15	Safekeeping Property
0417		Rule 4-1.16	Declining or Terminating Representation
0418		Rule 4-1.17	Sale of Law Practice
0419		Rule 4-1.18	Duties to Prospective Client
0420		Rule 4-1.19	Collaborative Law Process in Family Law

4-2 | Counselor

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----		Subchapter 4-2	Subchapter 4-2 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0420		Rule 4-2.1	Adviser
0421		Rule 4-2.2	Open/Vacant
0422		Rule 4-2.3	Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
0423		Rule 4-2.4	Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

4-3 | Advocate

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----		Subchapter 4-3	Subchapter 4-3 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0424		Rule 4-3.1	Meritorious Claims and Contentions
0425		Rule 4-3.2	Expediting Litigation
0426		Rule 4-3.3	Candor Toward the Tribunal
0427		Rule 4-3.4	Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
0428		Rule 4-3.5	Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
0429		Rule 4-3.6	Trial Publicity
0430		Rule 4-3.7	Lawyer as Witness
0431		Rule 4-3.8	Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
0432		Rule 4-3.9	Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

4-4 | Transactions with Persons Other than Client

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----		Subchapter 4-4	Subchapter 4-4 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0433		Rule 4-4.1	Truthfulness in Statements to Others
0434		Rule 4-4.2	Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
0435		Rule 4-4.3	Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
0436		Rule 4-4.4	Respect for Rights of Third Persons

4-5 | Law Firms and Associations

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----		Subchapter 4-5	Subchapter 4-5 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0437		Rule 4-5.1	Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
0438		Rule 4-5.2	Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
0439		Rule 4-5.3	Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
0440		Rule 4-5.4	Professional Independence of a Lawyer
0441		Rule 4-5.5	Unlicensed Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
0442		Rule 4-5.6	Restrictions on Right to Practice
0443		Rule 4-5.7	Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services
0444		Rule 4-5.8	Procedures for Lawyers Leaving Law Firms and Dissolution of Law Firms

4-6 | Public Service

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----		Subchapter 4-6	Subchapter 4-6 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0445		Rule 4-6.1	Pro Bono Public Service
0446		Rule 4-6.2	Accepting Appointments
0447		Rule 4-6.3	Membership in Legal Services Organization
0448		Rule 4-6.4	Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
0449		Rule 4-6.5	Voluntary Pro Bono Plan
0450		Rule 4-6.6	Short-Term Limited Legal Services Programs

4-7 | Information About Legal Services

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----		Subchapter 4-7	Subchapter 4-7 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0451		Rule 4-7.1	Open/Vacant
0452		Rule 4-7.2	Open/Vacant
0453		Rule 4-7.3	Open/Vacant
0454		Rule 4-7.4	Open/Vacant
0455		Rule 4-7.5	Open/Vacant
0456		Rule 4-7.6	Open/Vacant
0457		Rule 4-7.7	Open/Vacant
0458		Rule 4-7.8	Open/Vacant
0459		Rule 4-7.9	Open/Vacant
0460		Rule 4-7.10	Open/Vacant
0461		Rule 4-7.11	Application of Rules
0462		Rule 4-7.12	Required Content
0463		Rule 4-7.13	Deceptive and Inherently Misleading Advertisements
0464		Rule 4-7.14	Potentially Misleading Advertisements
0465		Rule 4-7.15	Unduly Manipulative or Intrusive Advertisements
0466		Rule 4-7.16	Presumptively Valid Content
0467		Rule 4-7.17	Payment for Advertising and Promotion
0468		Rule 4-7.18	Direct Contact with Prospective Clients
0469		Rule 4-7.19	Evaluation of Advertisements
0470		Rule 4-7.20	Exemptions from the Filing and Review Requirement
0471		Rule 4-7.21	Firm Names and Letterhead
0472		Rule 4-7.22	Referrals, Directories and Pooled Advertising

4-8 | Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

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----		Subchapter 4-8	Subchapter 4-8 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
0473		Rule 4-8.1	Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
0474		Rule 4-8.2	Judicial and Legal Officials
0475		Rule 4-8.3	Reporting Professional Misconduct
0476		Rule 4-8.4	Misconduct
0477		Rule 4-8.5	Jurisdiction
0478		Rule 4-8.6	Authorized Business Entities

Chapter 11: Rules Governing the Law School Practice Program

11-1 | GenerallyWarning: Pertinent Parts Only (Not Entire Subchapter!)

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----		Subchapter 11-1	Subchapter 11-1 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
1101		Rule 11-1.2	Activities