scope of representation Archives - Virtual Law Practice

Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) in other Jurisdictions with a Virtual Law Office (Part Two)

By Stephanie Kimbro | December 15, 2008 | Ethics, UPL, Virtual practice | 2 Comments

Part I of this post on the unauthorized practice of law in other jurisdictions addressed the following questions: How does a virtual law practice avoid UPL in other jurisdictions? and If a website is accessible internationally, then how can a VLO be limited to provide legal services only in the state(s) in which the attorney is […] ...READ MORE

Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) in other Jurisdictions with a Virtual Law Office (Part One)

By Stephanie Kimbro | December 8, 2008 | ABA, Ethics, UPL | 2 Comments

Frequently I am asked about the unauthorized practice of law in other jurisdictions and how a virtual law practice can avoid this malpractice risk. In a two-part post, I’ll address some of these ethics questions. As more VLOs open and collaboration among attorneys creates VLOs operated by attorneys licensed in multiple states, the issue grows […] ...READ MORE