The furnishing of advice or services for compensation to a debtor in connection with a debt pooling plan pursuant to which the debtor deposits funds for the purpose of distributing them among his creditors shall be deemed to be the practice of law. Any person, other than one licensed to practice law in this State, who furnishes or offers to furnish such advice or services for compensation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-147; 1963 (53) 556.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-5-50. Filing of rules and regulations; effective date; conflict with other laws.
Section 40-5-60. General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class.
Section 40-5-80. Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.
Section 40-5-210. State Board of Law Examiners.
Section 40-5-220. License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.
Section 40-5-230. Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.
Section 40-5-320. Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.
Section 40-5-330. Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.
Section 40-5-340. Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.
Section 40-5-350. Soliciting legal business unlawful.
Section 40-5-360. Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.
Section 40-5-380. Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.
Section 40-5-390. Nonrefundable flat fee.
Section 40-5-520. Additional causes of removal or suspension; hearing required.