Statewide Grievance Committee
Statewide Bar Counsel
Attorney Advertising - Advisory Opinions
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1. How do I obtain an advisory opinion about a proposed advertisement?
File your detailed request in writing with 4 copies of it and 5 copies of the proposed advertisement in hard copy format with the Statewide Grievance Committee. The Statewide Grievance Committee publishes all advisory opinions here. When possible, the Committee removes identifying information about the requesting attorney.
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2. Does a request for an advisory opinion need to be done electronically?
No. Requests for advisory opinions are submitted in hard copy format.
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3. Is there a fee to obtain an advisory opinion?
Yes. The fee is $100 and must accompany the request for an advisory opinion. A check or money order should be made payable to the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch.
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4. When will I receive the advisory opinion?
The time deadlines for filing and issuing advisory opinions are set forth in Section 2-28B of the Connecticut Practice Book.
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