LAC 46:I.1525. Deceased or Retired Member Predecessor Firms

A. An architect may include in the firm name the real name or names of one or more living, deceased, or retired members of the firm, or the name of a predecessor firm in a continuing line of succession. The status of any deceased or retired member must be clearly shown on the firm letterhead and website by use of the words “retired” or “deceased” or by showing the years of the member’s birth and death. Upon the retirement or death of a firm member, the firm letterhead and website should be changed as soon as reasonably possible, which change shall occur no later than one year following the retirement or death.