Opinion 8
Question Presented
Whether the following contemplated ad in the Texas Bar Journal would violate one or more of the Texas Canons of Ethics, to-wit:
"(Name of Attorney)
Licensed to practice before Treasury Department and U.S. Tax Court
Equipped to aid brother attorneys in tax matters by mail.
(Address of Attorney)"
18 Baylor L. Rev. 197 (1966)
SOLICITATION - ADVERTISING - PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS BAR JOURNAL
An ad in the T.B.J. soliciting tax matter by mail and stating that the attorney is licensed to practice before the Treasury Department and U.S. Tax Court, is improper.
Canons 24, 39.
The foregoing ad would be in violation of Canon 39. (7-0)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 8 (1947)