HB1825: relative to the regulation of the practice of law, establishing an independent legal licensing board, and making an appropriation therefor.

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• 282-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  rmine and enforce the lien. III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a lien in the absence of a written agreement, nor shall it apply to matters arising under RSA 282-A, or to any proceeding in which the method for determining attorneys’ fees is otherwise expressly governed by statute. 311:15 Attorney General Investigations. I. The attorney general may investigate any alleged vio

• 294-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ilty of a misdemeanor. The word “corporation” as used in this section shall not include a corporation of attorneys organized as a professional association under the provisions of RSA 294-A. II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit representation under RSA 503:11. 311:13 Permissible Enforcement Against Unauthorized Practice of Law. I. The attorney general may, upon receiving a c

• 311 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  and making an appropriation therefor. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Sections; Freedom to Practice Law. Amend RSA 311 by inserting after section 1 the following new sections: 311:1-a Freedom to Practice Law. I. In this chapter: (a) "Bar examination" means the uniform examination administered to test knowledge of New Hampshi

• 311:11 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  (c) History of professional conduct; and (d) Other relevant factors as established by rule. IV. Discipline and disbarment shall be administered pursuant to RSA 311:9 through RSA 311:11 of this subdivision. V. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A within 180 days of its formation. 311:5 Licensure Eligibility. I. An applicant may qualify for licensure through any one of the followi

• 311:2 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  m taking the bar examination. VI. The board may charge reasonable fees to cover the cost of examination administration. 2 Attorneys and Counselors; License to Practice. Amend RSA 311:2 to read as follows: 311:2 [Admission] License to Practice. – Any [citizen] person of the age of 18 years, of good moral character and suitable qualifications, on application to [the supreme court] the legal licensin

• 311:3 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  ) "Bar examination" means the uniform examination administered to test knowledge of New Hampshire and federal law. (b) "Board" means the legal licensing board established under RSA 311:3. (c) "Good moral character" means the presumptive status of all persons unless demonstrated otherwise through clear and convincing evidence of conduct incompatible with the practice of law. (d) "Legal apprenticeship"

• 311:5 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ublicly disclosed by the examinee; (b) Used as a credential for academic, employment, or advocacy purposes; or (c) Considered as one element of eligibility for licensure under RSA 311:5. IV. The board shall issue certificates documenting bar passage to any person who passes the examination and requests such documentation. V. Being under the age of 18 shall not preclude a person from taking the bar

• 311:9 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  acter evaluation; (c) History of professional conduct; and (d) Other relevant factors as established by rule. IV. Discipline and disbarment shall be administered pursuant to RSA 311:9 through RSA 311:11 of this subdivision. V. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A within 180 days of its formation. 311:5 Licensure Eligibility. I. An applicant may qualify for licensure through any

• 503:11 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  oration of attorneys organized as a professional association under the provisions of RSA 294-A. II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit representation under RSA 503:11. 311:13 Permissible Enforcement Against Unauthorized Practice of Law. I. The attorney general may, upon receiving a credible complaint or on the attorney general’s own initiative, file a petition in the superior co

• 541-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  blished by rule. IV. Discipline and disbarment shall be administered pursuant to RSA 311:9 through RSA 311:11 of this subdivision. V. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A within 180 days of its formation. 311:5 Licensure Eligibility. I. An applicant may qualify for licensure through any one of the following pathways, provided they also satisfy character and fitness requirements est

• 94:1-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  l meetings as necessary. (d) Members shall receive per diem compensation and reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with RSA 94:1-a and applicable state travel policies. IV.(a) No member may participate in any matter in which they have a direct financial interest. (b) Members who are licensed attorneys may not represent clients before the bo

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 94 · COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS
• RSA 282-A · UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
• RSA 294-A · PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS
• RSA 311 · ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
• RSA 503 · LITIGATION OF SMALL CLAIMS
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 311:11 · Practice by Corporations Prohibited
• RSA 311:2 · Admission to Practice
• RSA 311:3 · Repealed by 1981, 328:3, I, eff. Aug. 16, 1981
• RSA 311:5 · Limitation
• RSA 311:9 · Repealed by 1967, 290:2, eff. Aug. 26, 1967
• RSA 503:11 · Representation of Corporations and Other Business Organizations