Explore the ethical rules surrounding the unauthorized practice of law
The unauthorized practice of law, (UPL), is "engaging in the practice of law by persons or entities not authorized to practice law pursuant to state law or using the designations “lawyer,” “attorney at law,” counsellor at law,” “law,” “law office,” “J.D.,” “Esq.,” or other equivalent words by any person or entity not authorized to practice, the use of which is reasonably likely to induce others to believe that the person or entity is authorized to engage in the practice of law in the state." As duly licensed attorneys with Bar Association oversight, there are strict Ethical Rules we must observe, as well as offices to run, insurance, staff and associates to pay, and a right to fees which are earned for the professional services we provide. On the other hand, a tension arises when consumers need certain services which they may believe are too costly if performed by a bona fide lawyer or firm. This course outlines those tensions and the balancing factors which certain states have used to address these issues, and takes a close look at several situations in which non-lawyer entities may pose a risk to the public, and where lawsuits have been necessary to limit or curtail these non-lawyer entities.
The Center for Continuing Education, (CCE), is a State Bar of California MCLE Approved Provider. Since 1992, CCE has presented high quality MCLE programs with the nation's leading attorneys and a wide array of topics. After years of in-person traditional seminars, CCE now focuses on production with Zoom or similar technologies so as to attract highly renowned speakers from any location, always true to our motto: "The Best in Topics and Talent."
Owner of Calmputer Consulting Services
Russell Jackman, Esq. lives in Novato, CA. He is a graduate from Redwood High in 1985, UCSD (Warren College) 1990 and the McGeorge School of Law 1993. He is a member of the State Bar of CA. He has been working with computers since 1977 and is committed to seeing people being united with both the right technology combined with the knowledge and skills to use it effectively. - Owner: Calmputer Consulting Services - Owner: Linked Local Marin (Marin County’s largest online networking group, 8500 members!) - Former General Counsel for: Paul Blacno Used Car Dealership Group (CA & NV) - Participated in SF Trial Lawyer Association’s “Trial of the Year” 2011 (Miller v CPMC) - Professor, College of Marin, Cal State Hayward, St. Mary’s & SF State - 2004-2005 Vice Chair: CA St Bar Law Practice Management & Technology Committee - Head Technology Trainer, Weil Gotshal & Manges - MCLE Lecturer 1999-present - Author, Introductory Chapter in the CEB Publication, “Internet Guide to CA Lawyers 2001”
