UPL
Just a sample, some states have more rules, of Unauthorized practice of law
- Document preparer referring to himself/ herself as a paralegal or legal assistant.
- Selecting forms for pro se litigants.
- Telling consumers what they should legally do or not do. Giving legal advice.
- Discussing case strategy with a pro se litigant.
- Advertising “free consultations”.
- Advertising to the Latin Community as a “notario publico”.
- Describing yourself or referring to yourself as an “Immigration Consultant”;
- Representing another before the court.
NOT UPL
Just a sample, some states have more rules, Unauthorized practice of law.
- Explaining court procedure.
- Providing legal information.
- Helping pro se litigants find court rules
- Preparing documents according to pro se litigant’s written instructions.
- Taking information verbally from pro se litigants when using the states, Supreme Court approved forms.
- Referring to your customers as clients. Customer is the preferred term.