Advisory Opinion: 1175

Year Issued: 1988

RPC(s): RPC 7.1

Subject: Firm address; name of office building; use of "Courthouse"

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning the use of the word "Courthouse" in your address or the name of your office building, and concluded that nothing in the Rules of Professional Conduct would prohibit the use of such a word.

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.