Cal. Rules of Prof. Conduct, rule 7.4 · Chapter 7. Information About Legal Services
Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
Text — 2026 edition, as the State Bar of California publishes it (read October 22, 2026)
(a) A lawyer shall not state that the lawyer is a certified specialist in a particular field of law, unless:
(1) the lawyer is currently certified as a specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization, or any other entity accredited by the State Bar to designate specialists pursuant to standards adopted by the Board of Trustees; and
(2) the name of the certifying organization is clearly identified in the communication.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer does or does not practice in particular fields of law. A lawyer may also communicate that his or her practice specializes in, is limited to, or is concentrated in a particular field of law, subject to the requirements of rule 7.1.
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- 2026 edition, as the State Bar of California publishes it (read October 22, 2026)
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- https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/portals/0/documents/rules/Rules-of-Professional-Conduct.pdf (PDF pages 65)
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