§ 11-27-12. Unauthorized holding out as qualified to practice law.
No person, except a duly admitted member of the bar of this state, whose authority as a member to practice law is in full force and effect, shall assume to be an attorney or counselor at law or hold himself or herself out in any manner to the public or to another person as being competent, qualified, authorized, or entitled to practice law in this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1907, ch. 1450, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 349, § 44; P.L. 1917, ch. 1494, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 401, §§ 44, 45; P.L. 1935, ch. 2190, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 612, § 42; G.L. 1956, § 11-27-12.
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 - [Superseded.]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.