New York § 481 - 481Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 481 — 481Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 481. 481Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney
§ 481. Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney. It shall be unlawful for any person in the employ of or in any capacity attached to any hospital, sanitarium, police department, prison or court, or for a person authorized to furnish bail bonds, to communicate directly or indirectly with any attorney or person acting on his behalf for the purpose of aiding, assisting or abetting such attorney in the solicitation of legal business or the procurement through solicitation of a retainer, written or oral, or any agreement authorizing the attorney to perform or render legal services.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 481
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 481 cover?
Section 481 ("481Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or 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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