Advisory Opinion: 1377

Year Issued: 1990

RPC(s): RPC 7.5

Subject: Firm name or designation; omission of "Inc." or other reference to incorporation

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning whether a professional service corporation incorporated under the name "A & B Inc., P.S." can use only the title "A&B" in advertising. While the Committee can not render advice regarding compliance with the relevant statutes, which should be consulted, the Committee was of the opinion that nothing in the Rules of Professional Conduct would prohibit you from using a firm name without indicating that you were incorporated.

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.