Unauthorized Practice of Law
Definition of the Practice of Law:
The practice of law shall be performed only by those authorized by the highest court of this jurisdiction.
Definitions:
The "practice of law" is the application of legal principles and judgment with regard to the circumstances or objectives of a person that require the knowledge and skill of a person trained in the law.
"Person" includes the plural as well as the singular and denotes an individual or any legal or commercial entity.
A person is presumed to be practicing law when engaging in any of the following conduct on behalf of another:
Giving advice or counsel to persons as to their legal rights or responsibilities or to those of others;
Selecting, drafting, or completing legal documents or agreements that affect the legal rights of a person;
Representing a person before an adjudicative body, including, but not limited to, preparing or filing documents or conducting discovery; or
Negotiating legal rights or responsibilities on behalf of a person.