Advisory Opinion: 1700

Year Issued: 1997

RPC(s): RPC 1.6; 7.1(a)

Subject: Use of one telephone line for both business and law practice

The use of one telephone line for both a business and a law practice is not misleading in violation of 7.1(a), but an attorney using a dual line should be mindful of RPC 1.6.

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