Please note that an advertisement/communication is not considered "filed" until it has been actually received and "clocked-in" by LSBA Ethics Counsel, i.e., the date an item is placed within the mail to be sent to the LSBA generally does not constitute the date of "filing." Please note, also, that "filings" are NOT accepted via email or fax.

To be "concurrent", a "filing" must be received by the LSBA no later than the date of first use/dissemination of the advertisement/communication (i.e., typically, received by the LSBA on the same day as first use/dissemination).

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A list of advertisements/communications that are "exempt" from the filing requirement can be found in Rule 7.8. It should be noted, of course, that "exempt" does not necessarily mean "compliant" with the Rules - "exempt" means merely that the Rules do not require filing with the LSBA but still impose upon the individual lawyer the obligation to reasonably ensure compliance with the Rules.

Questions, comments or suggestions regarding the lawyer advertising and solicitation Rules, the advertising filing and evaluation process, etc., may be directed to:

Ethics Counsel
Richard P. Lemmler, Jr.
Louisiana State Bar Association
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130;
toll free: 1-800-421-LSBA (5722), ext. 144;
direct dial: (504) 619-0144; fax: (504) 598-6753.