Advisory Opinion: 1603

Year Issued: 1995

RPC(s): RPC 7.3

Subject: In- person solicitation

The Committee reviewed your inquiry regarding attendance at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting where attendees introduce themselves and explain what they do for a living. The Committee was of the opinion that nothing in the RPCs prohibits attendance at such breakfast meetings, so long as the lawyer does not engage in in-person solicitation of group members, or allow others to engage in such conduct on the lawyer's behalf.

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.