Informal Opinion Number: 930075
Rules: 7.1
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Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services
QUESTION: Is letterhead acceptable which includes the office manager and paralegals or legal assistant? ANSWER: Yes, as long as these individuals are clearly identified as non-attorneys. A heading over the attorneys names showing them to be attorneys would be one approach. Another approach would be to include a heading “Non-attorneys” over the names of the non-attorney staff. Other approaches would also be possible.
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