Welcome to the Web site for the Supreme Court Task Force on Rules of Professional Conduct.
Supreme Court Adopts Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct
On Aug. 1, 2006, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced the adoption of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, effective Feb. 1, 2007. This Web page contains links to the new rules and other related materials.
Introduction
Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, effective Feb. 1, 2007
Updated Versions of Rules 1.8, 1.12, 1.15 and 5.1
Press Release announcing adoption of Rules
Summary of revisions made after the public comment period
“Mark-up” versions of the proposed Rules of Professional Conduct (showing revisions approved by the Supreme Court to the October 2005 version of the proposed rules) [new document]
Other Resources
Task Force Report (October 2005)
Public Comments received through February 15, 2006
ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility
(superseded effective Feb. 1, 2007)
Task Force on Rules of Professional Conduct Phone: 614.387.9520
Chair: Staff Liaison: Contact:
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431
Judge Peggy Bryant
Richard A. Dove
dover@sconet.state.oh.us