WDW: Bar Marketing Violations

Choose all that apply.

What is a bar marketing violation?

• When a lawyer misrepresents their practice areas

• False, deceptive, or misleading information on a lawyer's site

• Promissory language or false information on a lawyer's website

• The "bar" that WDW holds all articles to

What could happen if a lawyer gets caught with a bar marketing violation on their website?

• They could get a cease-and-desist letter from the National Board of Bar Marketing

• Their pub or tavern could get shut down

• The lawyer could face license suspension, reprimand, or admonishment

• Nothing. It's just a best practice.

Answer explanation

You can learn more about legal conduct here: https://nysba.org/public-resources/guide-to-attorney-discipline/

Is this a bar marketing violation? Why?

Our expert lawyers win every case we take.

• Yes, promissory language is prohibited.

• No, some lawyers are just good at their jobs.

• Yes, there's no such thing as an expert lawyer.

• No, this doesn't make any promises.

Is this a bar marketing violation? Why?

Your lawyer will fight for the best possible settlement.

• Yes, they can't make promises

• No, that's their job

• Yes, lawyers don't fight

• No, most cases are resolved through insurance settlements

Answer explanation

The key word here is "seek." A lawyer will seek maximum compensation. This is not promissory language; just the lawyer's job.

Is this a bar marketing violation? Why?

Our lawyers will secure compensation for your pain and suffering.

• No, everyone can get pain and suffering

• Yes, but I can't explain why

• Yes, you can't make promises

• No, pain and suffering is a recoverable damage

Type a word that will NOT make the sentence violate bar marketing standards.

A lawyer ____ hold the liable party accountable.

Fill in the word to MAKE this a bar marketing violation.

Your lawyer ___ recover full compensation.

Rewrite this sentence so it doesn't include a bar marketing violation. Keep in mind that promissory language could result in penalties for the firm.

Our skilled lawyers regularly get million-dollar outcomes for slip and fall clients.

Rewrite this sentence so it doesn't include a bar marketing violation. Keep in mind that promissory language could result in penalties for the firm.

We get six-figure outcomes for car accident clients.

Rewrite this sentence so it doesn't include a bar marketing violation. Keep in mind that promissory language could result in penalties for the firm.

You need a lawyer if you hope to file a successful injury claim.