YOU MAY BE GOOD, BUT YOU CAN'T BE AN EXPERT

Posted By William Hornsby

Ohio Opinion 2005-6 advises lawyers that they cannot particiapte in a program entitles "Ask the Expert." The online program, which is advertised on television, enables people to email questions to lawyers. The opinion indicates that DR 5-102(A)(6) prohibits lawyers from claiming special competence or experience and states, "There is no leeway for lawyers to use the term 'expert' in advertising."