47-13A-10. Practice of law by corporations prohibited--Professional service corporations not deemed to be lay agencies.
Except as provided in this chapter, corporations may not engage in the practice of law. Professional service corporations organized and operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may not be deemed lay agencies within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Source: SL 1968, ch 10, §4; SL 1989, ch 30, §§52, 76A.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13A - Professional Corporations For The Practice Of Law
Section 47-13A-1.1 - Definition of terms.
Section 47-13A-2 - Contents of articles of incorporation.
Section 47-13A-2.1 - Revocable trust as shareholder--Conditions.
Section 47-13A-2.3 - Amendment of articles of incorporation to be consistent with law.
Section 47-13A-3 - Certified copy of articles and amendments filed with Supreme Court clerk.
Section 47-13A-4 - List of shareholders and employees filed with Supreme Court clerk.
Section 47-13A-6 - Violation as grounds for termination or suspension of right to practice law.
Section 47-13A-8 - Attorney-client privilege unaffected.
Section 47-13A-9 - Adoption of pension, profit-sharing, and insurance plans authorized.