South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 5 - Attorneys-at-law
Section 40-5-60. General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class.

Nothing in Sections 40-5-10 to 40-5-50 shall preclude the General Assembly from prohibiting the practice of law in this State by any class of individuals.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-100; 1957 (50) 553.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 5 - Attorneys-at-law

Section 40-5-10. Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

Section 40-5-20. Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.

Section 40-5-40. Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.

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 40-5-70. Additional provisions concerning Supreme Court rules and rules of the State Board of Law Examiners.

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 40-5-310. Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.

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 40-5-370. Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.

Section 40-5-380. Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.

Section 40-5-390. Nonrefundable flat fee.

Section 40-5-510. Removal, suspension, and imprisonment of attorneys for contempt or disorderly conduct.

Section 40-5-520. Additional causes of removal or suspension; hearing required.