South Carolina Statutes
§ 39-5-39 — Attorney advertising in false, deceptive, or misleading manner.
Notwithstanding another provision of law, it is an unlawful trade practice, pursuant to Section 39-5-20, for an attorney to advertise his services in this State in a false, deceptive, or misleading manner including, but not limited to, the use of a nickname that creates an unreasonable expectation of results.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 27, SECTION 9, eff March 21, 2005, applicable to advertisements appearing after that date.
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