R 7.3 - Solicitation of Clients Flashcards
Are in-person, live telephone, or real-time electronic solicitation contact permissible by an attorney?
No, no attorney shall make a live solicitation towards a person when the motive of the attorney is for pecuniary gain.
When may an attorney make a live solicitation?
If the person being contacted:
- is an attorney;
- is family, close personal, or professional relationship with the attorney.
If the attorney had a close personal relationship with the person being contacted that was 15 years prior to the contact, does it meet the requirement?
No.
Shall an attorney solicit professional employment by written, recorded, or electronic communication live?
No.
On every type of advertisement, for solicitation of professional employment, what shall be included?
If there is an envelop, the words “Advertising Material” should be on the outside of the envelope.
On recorded and electronic solicitation, what shall the attorney included at the beginning and end of the advertising?
The attorney shall include the words “Advertising Material” and the beginning and end of the advertising.
Does the requirements of having the words “Advertising Material” need to be included when the recipient is a lawyer, family or had a close personal/professional relationship?
No.
May an attorney engage in legal services plan that is not owned by the attorney to solicit live to person that are not known to need legal services.
Yes.
May an attorney engage in legal services plan that is not owned by the attorney to solicit live to person that are known to need legal services.
No.
Is advertising to the general public a live solicitation, e.g., through a billboard?
No, because it is not directed to specific person.
Are emails, mailed letters, or text messaging real-time solicitation?
No.
Are instant messages real-time solicitation?
Yes.
If a potential client reaches out to the attorney, must the attorney include in his response the words “Advertising Material.’”
No.
If the attorney makes an announcement that regarding charges in personnel or office location, must the attorney include the words “Advertising Material?”
No.
