Georgia § 15-19-55 - Certain solicitation prohibited.
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§ 15-19-55. Certain solicitation prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, or voluntary association to solicit legal employment on behalf of any attorney, firm, corporation, or organization where the attorney, firm, corporation, or organization would not himself or itself be authorized to engage in such solicitation. However, nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a person, association, or corporation lawfully engaged in the business of conducting a mercantile or collection agency or adjustment bureau from employing an attorney at law to give legal advice concerning, or to prosecute actions in court which relate to, the adjustment or collection of debts and accounts only. (Ga. L. 1931, p. 191, § 1; Code 1933, § 9-405.) Cross references. - Standards for advertising and solicitation activities concerning prepaid legal services plans, § 33-35-12 . Prohibition against giving advice to inmate by employee of penal institution regarding employment of attorney, and prohibition against receipt by such employee of money paid as fees or otherwise to attorney representing inmate in criminal case, § 42-1-1 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 15-19-55
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 15-19-55 cover?
Section 15-19-55 ("Certain solicitation prohibited.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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