Opinion 10
Question Presented
Whether the following proposed ad in the Texas Bar Journal violates one or more of the Canons of Ethics, to-wit:
"TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR ONLY
I offer a statewide specialized service in briefing and arguing civil cases on appeal in state and federal courts. Work sole or in collaboration.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY"
18 Baylor L. Rev. 198 (1966)
SOLICITATION - ADVERTISING - NOTICE OF SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICE - BAR JOURNAL
An ad in the T.B.J. addressed to attorneys and offering a statewide specialized service in briefing and arguing civil cases on appeal in state and federal courts, is improper.
Canon 42.
The proposed ad would violate Canon 42. (7-0)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 10 (1947)