Cal. Rules of Prof. Conduct, rule 7.5 · Chapter 7. Information About Legal Services
Firm* Names and Trade Names
Text — 2026 edition, as the State Bar of California publishes it (read October 22, 2026)
(a) A lawyer shall not use a firm* name, trade name or other professional designation that violates rule 7.1.
(b) A lawyer in private practice shall not use a firm* name, trade name or other professional designation that states or implies a relationship with a government agency or with a public or charitable legal services organization, or otherwise violates rule 7.1.
(c) A lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer practices in or has a professional relationship with a law firm* or other organization unless that is the fact.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Comment
The term “other professional designation” includes, but is not limited to, logos, letterheads, URLs, and signature blocks.
Source of truth
- Edition
- 2026 edition, as the State Bar of California publishes it (read October 22, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/portals/0/documents/rules/Rules-of-Professional-Conduct.pdf (PDF pages 65)
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