Advisory Opinion: 1519

Year Issued: 1993

RPC(s): RPC 7.4

Subject: Multi-state practice; advertising specialty as permitted in other state

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning the issues of multi-state practice where you are admitted to practice law in both California and Washington. Your name appears in a listing of certified specialists in a directory of lawyers in California. The Committee was of the opinion that listing in such law list or legal directory does not require the disclosure provided by RPC 7.4(b). Similarly, your business card which shows only your California address and makes no reference to your Washington license to practice law does not require the disclosures required by Washington's rule.

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.