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  8. Chapter 11-27 Law Practice


Chapter 11-27 Law Practice


  • Section 11-27-1 "Hold himself or herself out" and "person" defined.
  • Section 11-27-2 "Practice of law" defined.
  • Section 11-27-3 Receipt of fees as practice of law.
  • Section 11-27-4 Forwarding of claim not deemed practice of law.
  • Section 11-27-5 Practice restricted to members of bar.
  • Section 11-27-6 Compensation of unqualified persons for legal services prohibited.
  • Section 11-27-7 Filling out and signing of process and communications - Business association with laymen.
  • Section 11-27-8 Solicitation of business by agents prohibited.
  • Section 11-27-9 Restriction on acts of insurance claim adjusters.
  • Section 11-27-10 Agreement or offer to furnish legal services.
  • Section 11-27-11 Practices permitted to persons not members of bar.
  • Section 11-27-12 Unauthorized holding out as qualified to practice law.
  • Section 11-27-13 Visiting attorneys.
  • Section 11-27-14 Penalties for violations.
  • Section 11-27-15 [Superseded.]
  • Section 11-27-16 Practices permitted to corporations and associations.
  • Section 11-27-17 Penalty for violations by corporation.
  • Section 11-27-18 Legal Aid Society - Powers of supreme court.
  • Section 11-27-19 Unauthorized practice of law committee - Powers and duties - Duties of attorney general.
  • Section 11-27-20 Repealed.
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