Opinion 58
Question Presented
Is it a violation of the Canons of Ethics for an attorney to contact the municipal officials relative to securing a contract with the municipality to collect delinquent taxes owed by citizens of the community?
18 Baylor L. Rev. 221 (1966)
SOLICITATION - CONTRACTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES
An attorney may not contact the municipal officials relative to securing a contract with the municipality to collect delinquent taxes owed by the citizens of the community.
Canon 24. A.B.A. Canon 27.
It is the opinion of the committee that such conduct would be a violation of Texas Canon 24 and American Bar Canon 27, both of which prohibit the solicitation of business.
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 58 (1953)