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Many states have their own rules as to the advertisement by
attorneys, and the
information that must accompany the advertisements. When viewing an
advertisement
on AccidentNetwork.com, consider the following rules and regulations to
be a part of this advertisement.
Attorneys who are listed on AccidentNetwork.com have passed
AccidentNetwork.com's Lead Counsel Qualification process, have been
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fee to be listed.
Alabama
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be
performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by
other lawyers.
Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997).
Alaska
The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying
organizations.
Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(a)(2) (1998).
Florida
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based
solely
upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written
information about our qualifications and experience.
Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 4-7.2(d) (1997).
Hawaii
There is no procedure for review or approval of specialist certification
organizations in Hawaii.
Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c) (1997).
Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of
specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or
recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2) (1997).
Iowa
The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a
lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely
upon advertisements or
self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the
Supreme Court of Iowa.
Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies,
technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific,
technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of
practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field
of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more
expert or competent than any other lawyer.
A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that
any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert
in an indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer
is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
All potential clients are urged to make their own independent
investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice
is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
See Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(A), DR 2-101(C),
DR 2-105(A)(3)(c) (1997).
Massachusetts
If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as "certified" in
a particular service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body,
the certifying organization is a private organization, whose standards
for certification are not regulated by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
See Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-105(B)
(1997).
Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services
is important and should not be based solely on advertisements.
Free Background information is available upon request to a Mississippi
attorney.
The listing of any area of practice by a Mississippi attorney does not
indicate any certification of expertise therein.
See Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a),
Rule 7.6(a)(1997).
Missouri
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or
approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.
Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1997).
Nevada
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has
certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert.
Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the
lawyer's credentials and ability.
Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997).
New Jersey
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of
practice, that does not state that such certification has been granted
by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or by an organization that has been
approved by the American Bar Association, indicates that the certifying
organization has not been approved, or has been denied approval, by the
Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association.
See New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
New Mexico
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of
Legal Specialization does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico
Board of Legal Specialization, unless the lawyer is also recognized by
the board as a specialist in that area of law.
See New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997).
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general
practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an
expert or specialist in any field of practice.
Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1998).
Tennessee
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as
specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles.
See Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(C)(3) (1998).
Texas
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are Not Certified by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on
their profiles.
See Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3)
(1999).
Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of
specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or
recognition by a group, organization or association used by a Washington
attorney to describe his or her qualifications as a lawyer or
qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to
practice law in the State of Washington.
See Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
Wyoming
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or
expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the
lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or
self-proclaimed expertise.
Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law Rule 7.4
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