# MCR 9.103: Rule 9.103. Standards of Conduct for Attorneys

> Michigan · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_103

## Section

- **Citation:** MCR 9.103
- **Heading:** Rule 9.103. Standards of Conduct for Attorneys
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Professional Disciplinary Proceedings / Michigan Court Rules / CH9 / MCR 9.103

## Text

(A) General Principles. The license to practice law in Michigan is, among other things, a
continuing proclamation by the Supreme Court that the holder is fit to be entrusted with
professional and judicial matters and to aid in the administration of justice as an attorney
and counselor and as an officer of the court. It is the duty of every attorney to conduct
himself or herself at all times in conformity with standards imposed on members of the
bar as a condition of the privilege to practice law. These standards include, but are not
limited to, the rules of professional responsibility and the rules of judicial conduct that
are adopted by the Supreme Court.
(B) Duty to Assist Public to Request Investigation. An attorney shall assist a member of the
public to communicate to the administrator, in appropriate form, a request for
investigation of a member of the bar. An attorney shall not charge or collect a fee in
connection with answering a request for investigation unless he or she is acting as
counsel for a respondent in connection with a disciplinary investigation or proceeding.
(C) Duty to Assist Administrator. An attorney other than a respondent or respondent’s
attorney shall cooperate with the administrator in the investigation, prosecution, and
disposition of a request for investigation or proceeding under this subchapter.

## Nearby sections

- [MCR 9.101 Rule 9.101. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_101.md)
- [MCR 9.102 Rule 9.102. Construction; Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_102.md)
- [MCR 9.103 Rule 9.103. Standards of Conduct for Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_103.md)
- [MCR 9.104 Rule 9.104. Grounds for Discipline in General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_104.md)
- [MCR 9.105 Rule 9.105. Purpose and Funding of Disciplinary Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_105.md)
- [MCR 9.106 Rule 9.106. Types of Discipline; Minimum Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_106.md)
- [MCR 9.107 Rule 9.107. Rules Exclusive on Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_107.md)
- [MCR 9.108 Rule 9.108. Attorney Grievance Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_108.md)
- [MCR 9.109 Rule 9.109. Grievance Administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_109.md)
- [MCR 9.110 Rule 9.110. Attorney Discipline Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_110.md)
- [MCR 9.111 Rule 9.111. Hearing Panels](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_111.md)
- [MCR 9.112 Rule 9.112. Requests for Investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_112.md)
- [MCR 9.113 Rule 9.113. Answer by Respondent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_113.md)
- [MCR 9.114 Rule 9.114. Action by Administrator or Commission After Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_114.md)

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