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2015 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-27 - Law Practice
- Section 11-27-1 - "Hold himself or herself out" and "person" defined.
- Section 11-27-2 - "Practice of law" defined.
- Section 11-27-3 - Receipt of fees as practice of law.
- Section 11-27-4 - Forwarding of claim not deemed practice of law.
- Section 11-27-5 - Practice restricted to members of bar.
- Section 11-27-6 - Compensation of unqualified persons for legal services prohibited.
- Section 11-27-7 - Filling out and signing of process and communications Business association with laymen.
- Section 11-27-8 - Solicitation of business by agents prohibited.
- Section 11-27-9 - Restriction on acts of insurance claim adjusters.
- Section 11-27-10 - Agreement or offer to furnish legal services.
- Section 11-27-11 - Practices permitted to persons not members of bar.
- Section 11-27-12 - Unauthorized holding out as qualified to practice law.
- Section 11-27-13 - Visiting attorneys.
- Section 11-27-14 - Penalties for violations.
- Section 11-27-15 - [Superseded.].
- Section 11-27-16 - Practices permitted to corporations and associations.
- Section 11-27-17 - Penalty for violations by corporation.
- Section 11-27-18 - Legal Aid Society Powers of supreme court.
- Section 11-27-19 - Unauthorized practice of law committee Powers and duties Duties of attorney general.
- Section 11-27-20 - Repealed.
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