Minnesota § 481.03 - ATTORNEYS SHALL NOT EMPLOY SOLICITORS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 481.03 — ATTORNEYS SHALL NOT EMPLOY SOLICITORS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481.03. ATTORNEYS SHALL NOT EMPLOY SOLICITORS
No attorney at law shall, through any runner, agent or person not an attorney at law who is employed by the attorney, solicit a person to employ such attorney to present a claim for damages for personal injuries or for death, or to prosecute an action to enforce such a claim, and no attorney at law shall, directly or indirectly, give a promise to any such person other than an attorney at law any money, fee or commission in consideration of the employment of such attorney by a person having a claim for personal injuries or for death, or soliciting or procuring such person who has such claim to employ such attorney to present such claim or to prosecute an action for the enforcement thereof.
History:
(5687-5) 1929 c 289 s 1; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 481.03
What does Minnesota Statutes § 481.03 cover?
Section 481.03 ("ATTORNEYS SHALL NOT EMPLOY SOLICITORS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 481.03?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 481.03" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 481.03 apply to my situation?
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