Rhode Island § 11-27-6 - Law Practice
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 11-27-6 — Law Practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-27-6. Law Practice
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-27-6
§ 11-27-6. Compensation of unqualified persons for legal services prohibited.
No person, who is not a member of the bar under § 11-27-5, shall receive any pay or compensation, directly or indirectly, except any forwarding fee of an attorney at law of another state, for any services of any legal nature that are usually done by attorneys at law pertaining to any action or proceeding in any court or before any referee, master, auditor, commission, division, department, board, or other judicial person or body, or for the preparation of any legal instrument, and no court or other judicial person or body shall allow any pay or fee for that service to any person not a member of the bar under § 11-27-5, nor shall any executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, fiduciary, or another person employ or pay for the services any person not a member of the bar under § 11-27-5.
This section shall not be deemed to apply to an organization, or its representatives, meeting the criteria contained in subsection 11-27-3(b).
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 401, § 45; P.L. 1935, ch. 2190, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 612, § 43; G.L.
1956, § 11-27-6; P.L. 2006, ch. 578, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-27-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-27-6 cover?
Section 11-27-6 ("Law Practice") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 11-27-6?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 11-27-6" (Rhode Island). 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 Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 11-27-6 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Rhode Island can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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