As used in this chapter:

1. (1) "Attorney" means an individual who is authorized to provide legal services in any state or territory of the United States.

2. (2) "Client" means a person:

   1. (a) to whom a lawyer referral consultant provides lawyer referral services; or
   2. (b) that enters into an agreement to receive services from a lawyer referral consultant.

3. (3) "Compensation" means anything of economic value that a person pays, loans, grants, gives, donates, or transfers to a person, directly or indirectly, for or in consideration of:

   1. (a) services;
   2. (b) personal or real property; or
   3. (c) another thing of value.

4. (4) "Digital marketing service" means an internet-based company that:

   1. (a) advertises legal services on behalf of a law firm; and
   2. (b) does not contact prospective clients individually.
5. (5) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection established in Section 13-2-102.
6. (6) "Law firm" means an entity consisting of one or more licensed lawyers lawfully engaged in the practice of law.
7. (7) "Lawyer referral consultant" means an individual that engages in lawyer referral service.

8. (8)

   1. (a) "Lawyer referral service" means assisting a person to find an attorney or law firm that provides legal services in the legal field appropriate for the person's legal matter.
   2. (b) "Lawyer referral service" does not include a digital marketing service.
9. (9) "Legal services" means any form of legal advice or legal representation that is subject to the laws of this state.

Amended by Chapter 95, 2026 General Session