§ 485-a. Violation of certain sections a class E felony. Any person
who violates the provisions of sections four hundred seventy-eight, four
hundred eighty-four, four hundred eighty-six or four hundred ninety-five
of this article is guilty of a class E felony when he or she: (1)
falsely holds himself or herself out as a person licensed to practice
law in this state, a person otherwise permitted to practice law in this
state, or a person who can provide services that only attorneys are
authorized to provide; and (2) causes another person to suffer monetary
loss or damages exceeding one thousand dollars or other material damage
resulting from impairment of a legal right to which he or she is
entitled.
Structure New York Laws
Article 15 - Attorneys and Counsellors
460 - Examination and Admission of Attorneys.
460-B - Applications for Special Arrangements.
461 - Compensation of State Board of Law Examiners; Appointment and Compensation of Employees.
462 - Annual Account by State Board of Law Examiners.
463 - Times and Places of Examinations.
464 - Certification by State Board of Successful Candidates.
466 - Attorney's Oath of Office.
467 - Registration of Attorneys.
468 - Official Registration of Attorneys to Be Kept by the Chief Administrator of the Courts.
468-A - Biennial Registration of Attorneys.
468-B - Clients' Security Fund of the State of New York.
469 - Continuance Where Attorney Is Member of Legislature.
470 - Attorneys Having Offices in This State May Reside in Adjoining State.
472 - Attorney Who Is Surrogate's Parent or Child Prohibited From Practicing Berfore Him.
473 - Constables, Coroners, Criers and Attendants Prohibited From Practicing During Term of Office.
474 - Compensation of Attorney or Counsellor.
474-B - Attorney Retainer Statements.
475 - Attorney's Lien in Action, Special or Other Proceeding.
476 - Action Against Attorney for Lending His Name in Suits and Against Person Using Name.
476-A - Action for Unlawful Practice of the Law.
476-B - Injunction to Restrain Defendant From Unlawful Practice of the Law.
476-C - Investigation by the Attorney-General.
477 - Settlement of Actions for Personal Injury.
478 - Practicing or Appearing as Attorney-at-Law Without Being Admitted and Registered.
479 - Soliciting Business on Behalf of an Attorney.
480 - Entering Hospital to Negotiate Settlement or Obtain Release or Statement.
483 - Signs Advertising Services as Attorney at Law.
484 - None but Attorneys to Practice in the State.
485 - Violation of Certain Preceding Sections a Misdemeanor.
485-A - Violation of Certain Sections a Class E Felony.
486 - Practice of Law by Attorney Who Has Been Disbarred, Suspended, or Convicted of a Felony.
487 - Misconduct by Attorneys.
488 - Buying Demands on Which to Bring an Action.
489 - Purchase of Claims by Corporations or Collection Agencies.
491 - Sharing of Compensation by Attorneys Prohibited.
492 - Use of Attorney's Name by Another.
494 - Attorneys May Defend Themselves.
495 - Corporations and Voluntary Associations Not to Practice Law.