Consulting re bk filing out of state
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 5:30 pm
Joe:
You are correct, again.
thanks,
D
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On May 12, 2013, at 5:06 PM, "Joseph E. Caceres" wrote:
> Dennis, don't you then have to designate local counsel for that? That alone makes it a pain in the arse especially if small matter.
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> On May 12, 2013, at 4:47 PM, "cdcbaa" wrote:
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>> If the creditor is out of state, you are practicing law without a license in the circumstance you describe. Family members/friends will ask you anyway. I try to help (give a short answer) but give the caveat that I am not a member of the bar in X, and you cannot rely on me, must discuss with counsel licensed to practice in the jurisdiction.
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>> If friend/relative asks you to represent them, you can do an app to appear pro hac vice, and then you are admitted for the one representation and can legally give advice.
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>> dennis
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>> On May 10, 2013, at 11:28 PM, Kirk Brennan wrote:
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>>> I occassionally get requests to advise small creditors about out of state bk filings. Creditors are out of state too. Do you all take that kind of work or is it considered practicing law without a license because both rhe case and the client are out of state?
>>> Bk law is federal law of course so I could see it being argued either way.
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