Unauthorized Practice of Law
Pretending to be an attorney—or aiding someone who does—is a Class E felony under Education Law §6512. Non-lawyers may represent themselves but not others. Conviction
September 15, 2023
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Pretending to be an attorney—or aiding someone who does—is a Class E felony under Education Law §6512. Non-lawyers may represent themselves but not others. Conviction
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