SB 37: Attorneys: unlawful solicitations and advertisements.

This bill aims to amend and add provisions to the law regulating attorneys and their advertising practices. It prohibits individuals and entities from operating for the purpose of referring potential clients to attorneys, unless they meet certain requirements. Additionally, it prohibits attorneys from accepting referrals without meeting these requirements. The bill also restricts the types of statements and representations that can be made in advertisements, including guarantees and references to awards or recognition. It requires advertisements to contain specific information, such as the name of a bona fide office location or the address of record listed with the state bar. The bill allows individuals to bring civil actions for statutory damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief if they believe they have been misled by an advertisement. It also expands the types of violations th…