N.Y. Judiciary Law § 482: Employment by attorney of person to aid, assist or abet in the solicitation of business or the procurement through solicitation of a reta...

§ 482. Employment by attorney of person to aid, assist or abet in the

solicitation of business or the procurement through solicitation of a

retainer to perform legal services. It shall be unlawful for an attorney

to employ any person for the purpose of soliciting or aiding, assisting

or abetting in the solicitation of legal business or the procurement

through solicitation either directly or indirectly of a retainer,

written or oral, or of any agreement authorizing the attorney to perform

or render legal services.