§ 11-27-1. “Hold himself or herself out” and “person” defined.
(a) “Hold himself or herself out” as used in this chapter includes the following: the assumption, use, or advertisement of the title of lawyer, attorney, attorney at law, counselor, counselor at law, solicitor, or any term or terms conveying the idea that the person in connection with whose name they or any of them are used is competent, qualified, authorized, or entitled to practice law, or the use of any kind of sign, token, symbol, card, letterhead, envelope, stationery, circular, or other writing, printing, or painting, or any representation by word or act, the purpose or tendency of which is to convey that idea.
(b) “Person” when used in the phrase “another person” in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, includes partnerships, corporations, and associations.
History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 401, § 44; P.L. 1935, ch. 2190, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 612, § 42; G.L. 1956, § 11-27-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
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 11-27-8. - 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 - [Superseded.]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.