Lawyers in Washington must follow the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPC”). These rules impose duties involving competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, candor, fairness, and the administration of justice. Compliance protects clients, supports the legal system, and promotes public confidence in the profession. But does following the RPCs make a lawyer, or any person, virtuous? Not by itself. Following the RPCs is necessary for responsible legal practice, and doing so consistently may reflect important virtues.