Domestic Violence and Attorney Solicitation
By Maxwell Sharkey
Rural Practice,
August 2026
Illinois Professional Rule of Conduct 7.3 covers the solicitation of clients by attorneys; however, attorneys are still able to solicit prospective clients in domestic relations cases. This can remove autonomy from the filing spouse from being able to share the news in a safe manner, necessitating rule amendments that create time limitations for solication in domestic relations cases.
Domestic Violence and Attorney Solicitation
By Maxwell Sharkey
Family Law,
July 2026
Illinois Professional Rule of Conduct 7.3 covers the solicitation of clients by attorneys; however, attorneys are still able to solicit prospective clients in domestic relations cases. This can remove autonomy from the filing spouse from being able to share the news in a safe manner, necessitating rule amendments that create time limitations for solication in domestic relations cases.
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