The Supreme Court of Ohio Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Opinion 2013-2
Topic: Direct Contact with Prospective Clients: Text Messages
Conclusion of the Board:
“Text Message Advertising is Generally Permissible under Prof.Cond.R. 7.2(a)”
Syllabus of the Board:
“Prof.Cond.R. 7.2 allows lawyers to use text messages to solicit professional employment from prospective clients. However, text message solicitations must also comply with Prof.Cond.R. 7.1 and 7.3 and all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.”
Rules: Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3
The full text is available at http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov…