Tennessee § 8-7-104 - Practice of law prohibited.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-7-104 — Practice of law prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-7-104. Practice of law prohibited.
District attorneys general are prohibited from engaging in the practice of law. Acts 1947, ch. 140, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 9969 (Williams, § 9969.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-704. Attorney General Opinions. Mediation does not involve the practice of law, OAG 06-079, 2006 Tenn. AG LEXIS 88 (4/27/06). A district attorney general has no authority to represent a petitioner seeking a protective order. State statutes and local ordinances do not authorize a public defender to represent an individual defending against a petition for an order of protection; however, the ordinances governing the Shelby County's Public Defender's Office do not prohibit the Shelby County Public Defender from doing so. OAG 16-06, 2016 Tenn. AG LEXIS 4 (2/10/2016). Collateral References. Constitutionality and construction of statute prohibiting a prosecuting attorney from engaging in the private practice of law. 82 A.L.R.2d 774, 6 A.L.R.3d 562. Disqualification of prosecuting attorney in state criminal case on account of relationship with accused. 42 A.L.R.5th 581. Propriety and prejudicial effect of counsel's representing defendant in criminal case notwithstanding counsel's representation or former representation of prosecution witness. 27 A.L.R.3d 1431.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 8-7-104
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-7-104 cover?
Section 8-7-104 ("Practice of law prohibited.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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