Advisory Opinion: 1085

Year Issued: 1987

RPC(s): RPC 7.2(a)

Subject: Solicitation; direct mail advertising

The Committee was of the opinion that the Rules of Professional Conduct would not prohibit a lawyer from mailing a solicitation letter and brochure from a purchased mailing list containing names of all certified public accountants in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho provided that the information contained in the letter and brochure was neither misleading nor deceptive. The Committee was of the opinion that Rule 7.2(a) would permit this form of advertising.

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.