R 7.1 - Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services

Question 1

When an attorney is communicating with another, what shall the attorney not do in regard to the legal services?

Answer 1

The attorney shall not make false or misleading communication regarding the legal services.

Question 2

Are all advertisement included in the attorney’s communication?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

Can the attorney’s communication be truthful but still misleading? If so, why?

Answer 3

Yes, because the reader lacks other relevant facts that will lead the reader to make wrongful assumptions.

Question 4

If the attorney advertises that the attorney has the lowest fees in town and makes no effort to ascertain the truth of the matter, will the attorney be subject to discipline?

Answer 4

Yes.