Paralegal

Category - Ethics

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the Model Rule on unauthorized practice of law by a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction, but practicing in another jurisdiction on a temporary basis?
  1. Admission pro hac vice in a pending matter.
  2. Association with local counsel.
  3. Appearance in an arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - None of the above. The four exceptions to unauthorized practice of law by a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction, but practicing in another jurisdiction on a temporary basis are: (1) association with local counsel; (2) admission pro hac vice in a pending court proceeding; (3) appearance in an arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding; and (4) a matter that is reasonably related to the lawyer’s practice in a jurisdiction in which the lawyer is admitted. Model Rule 5.5(c). Answer D is correct because the other answer choices comprise three of the four exceptions to Model Rule 5.5.
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