Episode 2: Unauthorized Practice of Law
Unauthorized practice of law is an ethical regulation restricting lawyers and non-lawyers from giving legal advice in states they are not licensed to practice in.
This week I discussed Unauthorized Practice of Law ("UPL") as it relates to lawyers across state lines. My guest speaker is Chad Murray, a lawyer located in Decatur, Illinois. We discuss issues including client-lawyer matchmaking services, representing clients across state lines, and resources for lawyers including LawyerSmack, a community for lawyers.
Further Reading: North Carolina State Bar punishes UPL in Virginia.