2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 36 - Attorneys
Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys
Section 36-2-29 - Direct and indirect solicitation of damage claims declared illegal.]
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit employment for himself or for another in the collection of any claim for damage to property or for damages for personal injuries sustained within this state or elsewhere or for death resulting therefrom, whether to be presented, collected, enforced or prosecuted in this state or elsewhere, or to accept any employment so solicited or to employ any person or agent by, through or on whose behalf such solicitation is made; or directly or indirectly to pay the debts or liabilities of the person from whom such employment is sought, or to lend any money or give or promise to give any money or other consideration to or for the benefit of the person from whom such employment is sought.
History: 1941 Comp., § 18-128, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-28.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references. — For penalty, see 36-2-36 NMSA 1978.
For provisions of Rules of Professional Conduct, see Rule 16-101 NMRA et seq.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law §§ 40, 42, 226.
Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
7 C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 76 to 87.
