Advisory Opinion: 1212

Year Issued: 1988

RPC(s): RPC 7.2; 7.3

Subject: Solicitation; brochure in doctor's waiting room

The Committee was of the opinion that nothing in the Rules of Professional Conduct would prohibit you from preparing an "informational brochure" regarding patients' rights and responsibilities following an auto accident which had your law firm's name on it and which would be placed in a physician's reception room.

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.