Can lawyers use social media such as Facebook to seek advice from other attorneys for the benefit of their clients without running afoul of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct?

An opinion from the State Bar of Texas’ Professional Ethics Committee recently tackled that question and essentially blessed lawyers’ use of attorney internet forums to get answers to tricky legal questions, as long as the query does not give up too much about their client’s identity.

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