Notwithstanding another provision of law, it is an unlawful trade practice, pursuant to Section 39-5-20, for an attorney to advertise his services in this State in a false, deceptive, or misleading manner including, but not limited to, the use of a nickname that creates an unreasonable expectation of results.
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-5-39
Attorney advertising in false, deceptive, or misleading manner
Known as the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act
The act spans §§ 39–39 (26 sections).
2005 Act No. 27, SECTION 9, eff March 21, 2005, applicable to advertisements appearing after that date.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.