Opinion 120
Question Presented
Does the following classified ad, appearing in a San Antonio newspaper, violate any Canon of Ethics:
"IS IT WISE TO SETTLE?
If sued - or have a claim A lawyer's advice is helpful."
18 Baylor L. Rev. 242 (1966)
SOLICITATION - STIRRING UP LITIGATION - NEWSPAPERS
A classified advertisement in a newspaper stating, "IS IT WISE TO SETTLE? / If suedΧor have a claim / A lawyer=s advise is helpful," is improper.
Canons 24, 25.
The committee is of the opinion that this ad violates Canons 24 and 25, and that the committee's Opinion No. 95 applies here. One member who holds that it is a violation believes, however, that this same advice could be given in an educational program of a bar association and, as such, not violate any rule of ethics. (7-1)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 120 (1955)