2019 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 58 - Insurance
Article 70 - Collection Agencies.
§ 58-70-120 - Unauthorized practice of law; court appearances.

58-70-120. Unauthorized practice of law; court appearances.

Neither a collection agency nor any representative thereof who is not a duly licensed attorney shall engage in the practice of law. As used in this section, "practice of law" includes the preparation of warrants or subpoenas. A collection agency's representative is prohibited from appearing in court on behalf of a creditor except as required by court order or subpoena, and except to submit and explain claims in bankruptcy court.

(1979, c. 835; 1989, c. 441, s. 11.)


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