02-03-2008, 10:03 AM
Paragraph 1, Sentences 1 and 2 http://books.google.com/books?id=Cqp7_3CcZ64C&pg=PA77&lpg=PA77&dq=representing+others+without+a+lawyer's+license&source=web&ots=5UKWrpNbD3&sig=7nEVO8DhFVwdeFunr5ew82Dv6TY
Quote:It almost goes without saying that no one without a license to practice law can represent anyone else in any court proceedings. Such representation would certainly be the unauthorized practice of law, since courtroom advocacy is an integral part of the latter.
Quote:In most states, unauthorized practice of law is a criminal offense. However, while there are cases of individuals being prosecuted for the unauthorized practice of law, absent fraud, theft, or serious violations of consumer protection laws, common practice is simply to explain to the person that the questioned activities constituted unauthorized practice of law and get an agreement that the person will desist.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practice_of_law
specific state's UPL law Wrote:§ 84-8. Punishment for violations; legal clinics of law schools excepted
Any person, corporation, or association of persons violating the provisions of G.S. 84-4 to 84-8 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.