Advisory Opinion: 1491

Year Issued: 1992

RPC(s): RPC 4.2; 7.1; 7.3; 7.4

Subject: Direct mail solicitation

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning direct mail solicitation of elderly residents of residential health care facilities. The Committee was of the opinion that such a solicitation is permitted by RPC 7.3, provided that it is not false or misleading under RPC 7.1, that it does not interfere with an existing lawyer/client relationship under RPC 4.2, and does not state that you are an Elder Law specialist, which is prohibited by RPC 7.4.

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.