Opinion 3
Question Presented
Whether the following words on the back of the card of Texas lawyer violates one or more of the Texas Canons of Ethics, to-wit:
"SAFETY THOUGHTS"
"Wills save worry.
Contracts save rights.
Abstracts show records only.
Lawyers show the title.
Titles save trouble.
A lawyer in each deal
Saves rights and weal."
18 Baylor L. Rev. 196 (1966)
SOLICITATION - PROFESSIONAL CARDS
An attorney may not put words such as "Safety thoughts: Wills save worry / Contracts save rights" on the back of his professional card.
Canons 24, 39.
The foregoing words are in violation of Canons 24 and 39. (7-0)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 3 (1947)