Advisory Opinion: 1452

Year Issued: 1991

RPC(s): RPC 7.4

Subject: Advertising; use of "expert"

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning the use of the word expert" in lawyer advertising. The committee is of the opinion that the use of that word would violate RPC 7.4 because it would imply you were a "specialist".

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