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New York's legal ethics are primarily governed by the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, which were adopted by the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court in 2009. These rules are published as Part 1200 of the Joint Rules of the Appellate Division (22 NYCRR Part 1200). The rules, modeled after the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct, outline the ethical obligations and standards of conduct for lawyers practicing in New York. 

Resources for New York legal ethics:

• New York Rules of Professional Conduct: The official version is found in 22 NYCRR 1200. 
• New York State Bar Association: Offers resources on professional standards for attorneys, including ethics opinions. 
• New York City Bar Association: Provides ethics guidance and resources for attorneys.

Simon's New York Rules of Professional Conduct Annotated: Excellent text providing analysis and commentary explaining the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and related sources regulating lawyers.  BOOK or Westlaw link