Advisory Opinion: 2058

Year Issued: 2004

RPC(s): RPC Title 7

Subject: Use of term “Judge Pro Tem” in advertising

The inquiring lawyer asks if the use of the term "Judge Pro Tem" in lawyer advertising violate the Rules of Professional Conduct? The committee opined that so long as the designation “judge pro tem” is accurate, using the term "Judge Pro Tem" in advertising would not run afoul of the Rules of Professional Conduct. In addition, the lawyer’s advertisement, as a whole, must comply with Title 7 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Advisory Opinions are provided for the education of the Bar and reflect the opinion of the Committee on Professional Ethics (CPE) or its predecessors. Advisory Opinions are provided pursuant to the authorization granted by the Board of Governors, but are not individually approved by the Board and do not reflect the official position of the Bar association. Laws other than the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct may apply to the inquiry. The Committee's answer does not include or opine about any other applicable law other than the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.