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6-Lawyers Paid by Third Party
13-Marketing - Miscellaneous
A lawyer may participate in a for-profit prepaid legal services plan as long as the lawyer remains completely loyal to the client, maintains client confidences, avoids conflicts and assures that the plan does not violate the advertising or solicitation rules.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn