Local Rules of Court - Bankruptcy Courts Local Rules of Court United States Bankruptcy Courts (Promulgated under Rule 9029(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure) Individual federal courts are authorized to prescribe rules for the conduct of their business. The local court rules must be consistent with federal law and the federal rules of practice and procedure. 28 U.S.C. 2071(a). Note: Named courts without an active hyperlink do not currently maintain an Internet web site. ** Indicates court.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.