State Advertising Restrictions
(2003)
Each state has its own set of unique rules addressing an attorney's ability to advertise and the information that must accompany their advertisements. When viewing a listing from LawyerFinder.com directory, consider the following rules to which lawyers and law firms must adhere.
General Advertising Disclaimers
Attorneys practicing in the following states must include a general disclaimer with their advertisements:
Specialization and Practice Area Disclaimers
The following states require advertising disclaimers when attorneys indicate practice limitations, areas of concentration, areas of specialization or certifications therein:
Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct
INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
RULE 7.1 COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING A LAWYER'S SERVICES
RULE 7.2 ADVERTISING
RULE 7.3 DIRECT CONTACT WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
RULE 7.4 COMMUNICATION OF FIELDS OF PRACTICE
RULE 7.5 FIRM NAMES AND LETTERHEADS
RULE 7.6 PROFESSIONAL CARDS OF NONLAWYERS
Rule 7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services. Rule 7.2. Advertising. Rule 7.3. Direct Contact with Prospective Clients. Rule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification. Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterheads.
4-7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES Rule 4-7.1 General Rule 4-7.2 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services Rule 4-7.3 Advertisements in the Public Print Media Rule 4-7.4 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients Rule 4-7.5 Advertisements in the Electronic Media Other Than Computer-Accessed Communications Rule 4-7.6 Computer-Accessed Communications Rule 4-7.7 Evaluation of Advertisements Rule 4-7.8 Exemptions from the Filing and Review Requirement Rule 4-7.9 Information About a Lawyer's Services Provided Upon Request Rule 4-7.10 Firm Names and Letterhead Rule 4-7.11 Lawyer Referral Services
INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services Rule 7.2 Advertising Rule 7.3 Direct Contact With Prospective Clients Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services Rule 7.2 Advertising Rule 7.3 Direct Contact With Prospective Clients Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
See Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2–101 PublicityDR 2–102 Professional Notices, Letterheads, Offices, and Signs.DR 2–105 Description and Limitation of Practice
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements. Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi attorney. The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of expertise therein. See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct
INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
RULE 7.1 COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING A LAWYER'S SERVICES
RULE 7.2 ADVERTISING
RULE 7.3 DIRECT CONTACT WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
RULE 7.4 LEGAL SERVICE INFORMATION
RULE 7.5 EVALUATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS
RULE 7.6 COMMUNICATION OR CERTIFICATION OR DESIGNATION
RULE 7.7 FIRM NAMES AND LETTERHEADS
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. see Missouri Rules of Professional ConductINFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICESRule 7.1 Communication Concerning A Lawyer's ServicesRule 7.2 AdvertisingRule 7.3 Direct Contact With Prospective ClientsRule 7.4 Communication Of Fields Of PracticeRule 7.5 Firm Names And Letterheads
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability. see Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct
Rule 198- Communication of fields of practice
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct RPC 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Service RPC 7.2 Advertising RPC 7.3 Personal Contact with Prospective Clients RPC 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification RPC 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of law. See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D)
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct
INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services Rule 7.2 Advertising Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility Chapter 7.
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
7.01 Firm Names and Letterhead
7.02 Communications Concerning a Lawyers Services
7.03 Prohibited Solicitations & Payments
7.04 Advertisements in the Public Media
7.05 Prohibited Written Solicitations
7.06 Prohibited Employment
7.07 Filing Requirements for Public Advertisements and Written Solicitations
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington attorney to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington. See Washington Rules of Professional ResponsibilityInformation About Legal Services7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyers Services 7.2 Advertising 7.3 Direct Contact With Prospective Clients 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice 7.5 Firm Names and Designations
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys
Information about Legal Services
Rule 7.1. Communications concerning a lawyer's services.
Rule 7.2. Advertising.
Rule 7.3. Solicitation or communication with prospective clients.
Rule 7.4. Firm names and letterheads.
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