[StBernard] Attorney Code of Ethics

[Westley Annis]

According to a manual put out by the La. State Bar Association, it seems as
though some of illustrious attorneys in St. Bernard seem to have forgotton
the Code of Ethics they have agreed to.  

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Anti solicitation rule. Lawyers are strongly cautioned against engaging in
solicitation of hurricane victims. Solicitation, whether by direct face to
face contact, telephone, fax or other means, and whether by the lawyer
personally or someone on his or her behalf, is prohibited by Rule 4-7.4(a).
Lawyers cannot mail solicitations within 30 days of the hurricane and any
direct mail solicitations must comply with the disciplinary rules and must
be filed with the Louisiana State Bar for review. Anyone with information
that a lawyer is engaging in solicitation should report the lawyer to the
Louisiana State Bar. Please note that volunteer lawyers who are offering
their services to disaster victims at no charge do not violate the
anti-solicitation rule.
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Remember this when you seek legal advice.  This tells you the character of
the firm you are asking to represent you.

Westley