An attorney seeking to build a client base posts a flyer on a community bulletin board in a local library. The flyer states the attorney's name, office address, telephone number, and law school of graduation. The flyer also states: "I am an attorney specializing in wills and estate planning. You can find me sitting on the bench outside the library front door." All information on the flyer is factually accurate. Is the attorney subject to discipline?

A Yes. The rules prohibit attorneys from soliciting potential clients in public places such as libraries.

B Yes. The rules prohibit attorneys from posting advertising on community bulletin boards.

C No. Unless a potential client files a complaint with the disciplinary authority.

D No. The content of the advertisement is not false or misleading and it contains required information including the name and office address of the lawyer.

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17 May, 13:25

An attorney seeking to build a client base posts a flyer on a community bulletin board in a local library. The flyer states the attorney's name, office address, telephone number, and law school of graduation. The flyer also states: "I am an attorney specializing in wills and estate planning. You can find me sitting on the bench outside the library front door." All information on the flyer is factually accurate. Is the attorney subject to discipline?

A Yes. The rules prohibit attorneys from soliciting potential clients in public places such as libraries.

B Yes. The rules prohibit attorneys from posting advertising on community bulletin boards.

C No. Unless a potential client files a complaint with the disciplinary authority.

D No. The content of the advertisement is not false or misleading and it contains required information including the name and office address of the lawyer.

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Bryant Martinez · Answer 1

Option D

Explanation:

Lawyers can advertise their profession, so far the Information is not misleading, and it contains true facts about the profession.

Reading the passage above, it states that the information provided by the lawyer is true, and so far is true it is within the confinement of the law, the lawyer does not deserved to be disciplined.

Option. D is the answer.

Strickland · Answer 2

D

Explanation:

The content of the advertisement is not false or misleading and it contains required information including the name and office address of the lawyer.

Lawyers are permitted to advertise their profession, but have to be sure that t the Information is not misleading, and everything advertised is true about the services they provide in their profession.

In the case of the attorney in the question all information provided on the flyer is factually accurate and it is within the jurisdiction of the law, the attorney does not have any cause to be disciplined.