communications about legal services

Question 1

False or misleading statements

Answer 1

don’t do it

Question 2

In person solicitation

Answer 2

A lawyer shall not solicit people, except other lawyers, close family, personal relationships, or previous clients

Question 3

advertising material

Answer 3

all advertising material should say ADVERTISING MATERIAL

Question 4

Not in person solicitation

Answer 4

ok unless, a desire not to be solicited has been made to the lawyer
or
the solicitation involves harassment

Question 5

Law Firm Names

Answer 5

1. Deceased lawyer names ok as long as not misleading
2. Names of public servants not ok
3. Trade names are cool
4. You can only imply a partnership if you have a partnership

Question 6

Recommending a lawyer

Answer 6

a lawyer shall not give anything of value for a recommendation except

1. cost of advertising
2. cost of legal service plan, qualified lawyer referal service or a not for profit, for referal
3. buying a law practice
4. referal agreement with another attorney- client must be aware of referral agreement