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1
Q

Are in-person, live telephone, or real-time electronic solicitation contact permissible by an attorney?

A

No, no attorney shall make a live solicitation towards a person when the motive of the attorney is for pecuniary gain.

2
Q

When may an attorney make a live solicitation?

A

If the person being contacted:

  1. is an attorney;
  2. is family, close personal, or professional relationship with the attorney.
3
Q

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?

A

No.

4
Q

Shall an attorney solicit professional employment by written, recorded, or electronic communication live?

A

No.

5
Q

On every type of advertisement, for solicitation of professional employment, what shall be included?

A

If there is an envelop, the words “Advertising Material” should be on the outside of the envelope.

6
Q

On recorded and electronic solicitation, what shall the attorney included at the beginning and end of the advertising?

A

The attorney shall include the words “Advertising Material” and the beginning and end of the advertising.

7
Q

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?

A

No.

8
Q

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.

A

Yes.

9
Q

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.

A

No.

10
Q

Is advertising to the general public a live solicitation, e.g., through a billboard?

A

No, because it is not directed to specific person.

11
Q

Are emails, mailed letters, or text messaging real-time solicitation?

A

No.

12
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Are instant messages real-time solicitation?

A

Yes.

13
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If a potential client reaches out to the attorney, must the attorney include in his response the words “Advertising Material.’”

A

No.

14
Q

If the attorney makes an announcement that regarding charges in personnel or office location, must the attorney include the words “Advertising Material?”

A

No.

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