Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
An attorney completed advanced training in Estate Administration from a group that does not receive formal recognition from the relevant accrediting authority. The attorney plans to advertise this credential as a unique distinction on the law firm’s website. Which statement is best?
The attorney may not reference specialized training that is not accredited
The attorney may reference specialized skills from the unrecognized entity if disclaimers clarify the lack of formal recognition
The attorney may refer to the credential as official in marketing materials without disclaimers
The attorney may not mention specialized training from an unrecognized group in marketing content
Attorneys may highlight specialized training from an unrecognized source if disclaimers make it clear that the entity is not formally recognized. Falsely suggesting approval from a legitimate authority or promising that the credential is official without any explanation can confuse potential clients. Refusing to mention the credential altogether is not the only approach, but when attorneys choose to cite such training, they must do so accurately and with the appropriate disclaimers.
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