New Jersey § 14a:17-7

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 14a:17-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14a:17-7.

No professional corporation or foreign professional legal corporation may render professional services in this State except through its officers, employees and agents who are duly licensed or otherwise

legally authorized to render such professional services within this State; provided,

however, that this provision shall not be interpreted to include in the term “ employee ” as used herein clerks, secretaries, administrators, bookkeepers, technicians and

other assistants who are not usually and ordinarily considered by law, custom and

practice to be rendering professional service to the public for which a license or

other legal authorization is required in connection with the profession to be practiced,

nor does the term “employee” include any other person who performs all his employment

under the direct supervision and control of an officer, agent or employee who is himself

rendering professional service to the public on behalf of the professional corporation;

provided, that no person shall, under the guise of employment, practice a profession

unless duly licensed to practice that profession under the laws of this State. Notwithstanding any other or contrary provisions of the laws of the State, a professional

corporation or foreign professional legal corporation may charge for its services, may collect such charges, and may compensate its officers,

employees and agents, including those persons excluded from the term “employee” as

used herein.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 14a:17-7

What does New Jersey Statutes § 14a:17-7 cover?

Section 14a:17-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Jersey § 14a:17-7?

A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 14a:17-7" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.

How does New Jersey § 14a:17-7 apply to my situation?

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