Any person who or that receives compensation for preparation, presentation, prosecution, advising, consulting, or assisting a veteran with regard to any veterans’ benefits matter before the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be held to the same ethical standards under the Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct regarding the following:
(1) Advertising;
(2) Solicitation of new clients;
(3) Confidentiality;
(4) Duty of care;
(5) Duty of honesty; and
(6) Duty to zealously pursue what is in the best interest of the client.