New York § 479 - 479Soliciting business on behalf of an attorney
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 479 — 479Soliciting business on behalf of an attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 479. 479Soliciting business on behalf of an attorney
§ 479. Soliciting business on behalf of an attorney. It shall be unlawful for any person or his agent, employee or any person acting on his behalf, to solicit or procure through solicitation either directly or indirectly legal business, or to solicit or procure through solicitation a retainer, written or oral, or any agreement authorizing an attorney to perform or render legal services, or to make it a business so to solicit or procure such business, retainers or agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 479
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 479 cover?
Section 479 ("479Soliciting business on behalf of an attorney") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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