Info about Legal Services: Communication of Fields of Practice

Question 1

What is the general rule w regards to communicating fields of practice?

Answer 1

A lawyer may tell the public in which field he does or doesn’t practice

Question 2

What is the special rule for patent and admiralty lawyers?

Answer 2

They can call themselves patent and admiralty lawyers, or something similar.

Question 3

What is the rule w regards to certified specialist?

Answer 3

If lawyer has a certification, she can tell public if:

1. cert is approved by state bar or accredited by ABA; AND
2. her communications clearly identify the organization that certified her