N.Y. Judiciary Law § 481: Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney

§ 481. Aiding, assisting or abetting the solicitation of persons or

the procurement of a retainer for or on behalf of an attorney. It shall

be unlawful for any person in the employ of or in any capacity attached

to any hospital, sanitarium, police department, prison or court, or for

a person authorized to furnish bail bonds, to communicate directly or

indirectly with any attorney or person acting on his behalf for the

purpose of aiding, assisting or abetting such attorney in the

solicitation of legal business or the procurement through solicitation

of a retainer, written or oral, or any agreement authorizing the

attorney to perform or render legal services.