Michigan § 600.916 - Unauthorized practice of law.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.916 — Unauthorized practice of law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.916. Unauthorized practice of law.
(1) A person shall not practice law or engage in the law business, shall not in any manner whatsoever lead others to believe that he or she is authorized to practice law or to engage in the law business, and shall not in any manner whatsoever represent or designate himself or herself as an attorney and counselor, attorney at law, or lawyer, unless the person is regularly licensed and authorized to practice law in this state. A person who violates this section is guilty of contempt of the supreme court and of the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred, and upon conviction is punishable as provided by law. This section does not apply to a person who is duly licensed and authorized to practice law in another state while temporarily in this state and engaged in a particular matter.
(2) A domestic violence victim advocate's assistance that is provided in accordance with section 2950c does not violate this section.
(3) An application assistant's or victim advocate's assistance that is provided in accordance with the address confidentiality program act does not violate this section.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.916 cover?
Section 600.916 ("Unauthorized practice of law.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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