Texas Professional Ethics Committee Ethics Opinions
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Can a lawyer who is also a state senator or representative note that office on his professional card?
The Committee held unanimously (7-0) that a lawyer may not state on his professional card that he is a State Senator or State Representative; such a reference would violate Canon 39.
Can a lawyer print marketing slogans, like 'Wills save worry, contracts save rights,' on the back of a professional card?
The Committee held unanimously (7-0) that printing 'Safety thoughts' slogans such as 'Wills save worry' and 'Contracts save rights' on the back of a professional card violated Canons 24 and 39.
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Legal ethics opinions from the Texas Professional Ethics Committee interpret the rules of professional conduct for working lawyers, in response to inquiries from members and committees. They are not binding like court discipline decisions, but courts and discipline boards treat formal opinions as substantial guidance on how the rules apply. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the original source on the bar's site.