Advisory Opinion: 1246

Year Issued: 1988

RPC(s): RPC 7.2

Subject: Solicitation; referral; group marketing

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning the ethical propriety of participating in group marketing programs offered by an advertising firm. The Committee is of the opinion that as long as the information provided by the marketing services is not misleading or deceptive, and the names of the participating lawyers are identified, a lawyer who participates in them would not be in violation of RPC 7.2.

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.