Opinion ID: 2194380
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Count XI of the Amended Petition-Advertising

Text: Count XI alleges that Respondent violated the Cease and Desist Order by advertising services related to `wills,' `trusts,' `estate,' `probate,' `estate administration,' and `estate and probate services.' In particular, Respondent ran an advertisement in the Sunday Bulletin of St. John The Beloved Parish from November 5, 2006 through February 25, 2007. As to this allegation, the Board found no violation. The advertisement clearly identifies Respondent's firm as Public Accountants. All of the advertised services are offered in the context of accounting. Nothing in the advertisement can be reasonably construed as offering legal services. Respondent correctly notes that when compared to the advertisements of other accountants in the yellow pages and elsewhere, his advertisement is very similar. The Admissions do not prevent Respondent from advertising accounting services. Consequently, the Board found no violation of the Cease and Desist Order relating to this particular advertisement.