Information About Legal Services

Question 1

Rule 7.1: Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services

Answer 1

No False or Misleading Statements:
Don’t make statements about yourself or your services that are:

False: Material misrepresentation of fact or law.

Misleading: Omits necessary facts, making it deceptive as a whole.

Question 2

Rule 7.2 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services: Specific Rules

Answer 2

1. Communication Allowed: Lawyers can advertise through any media.
2. Referral Compensation Limits:
   No compensation for referrals, except:
   Ad Costs: Pay for permitted ads.
   Referral Services: Pay usual charges.
   Buy Law Practice: Per Rule 1.17.
   Reciprocal Referrals: Non-exclusive and disclosed.
   Nominal Gifts: Small tokens, not for compensation.
3. Specialist Claims:
   Only claim certification if:
   Certified by an approved organization.
   Name of certifying organization is stated.
4. Responsibility Info:
   Include name and contact of lawyer or firm responsible for ad content.

Question 3

Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Clients

Answer 3

Solicitation is a lawyer-initiated communication offering legal services to someone known to need them in a specific matter.

No Live Solicitation for Profit: No in-person solicitation for profit, except to:
- Lawyers.
- Family, friends, or prior relationships.
- Business users of such legal services.

Prohibited Solicitation:
Even allowed solicitations are prohibited if:
Target doesn’t want to be contacted.
Solicitation involves coercion, duress, or harassment.

4. Legal Exceptions:
   Permitted if authorized by law or court order.
5. Prepaid Legal Plans:
   Allowed if part of a prepaid/group plan not owned or directed by the lawyer, targeting those not specifically needing services.

Question 4

Rule 7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges

Answer 4

Don’t accept government legal work or judicial appointments if political contributions were made or solicited to secure such engagements.