New York Rules of Conduct with Comments (PDF) — Effective April 1, 2026, as amended through July 1, 2026, with commentary as amended through July 1, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: The New York Rules of Professional Conduct have been adopted by the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court and are published as Part 1200 of the Joint Rules of the Appellate Division (22 NYCRR Part 1200). The Appellate Division has not enacted the Preamble, Scope and Comments, which are published solely by the New York State Bar Association to provide guidance for attorneys in complying with the Rules. Where a conflict exists between a Rule and the Preamble, Scope or a Comment, the Rule controls.
Article on Amendments to Rule 1.16 (DOCX)
Article on Advertising Amendments (DOCX)
NYSBA Standards of Civility and Statement of Client’s Rights
The Rules Governing Judicial Conduct
State Administrative Law Judges’ Model Code of Conduct