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§ 16-22-411. Judgment

(a) In all cases of conviction, the court shall pronounce judgment of removal or suspension, according to the facts found. (b) Every judgment of removal or suspension made in pursuance of this subchapter shall operate, while it continues in force, as a removal or suspension from practice in all the courts of this state.

§ 16-22-412. Conviction in another state — Effect

(a) In all cases of conviction for felony or other infamous crime of any attorney at law in any other state or territory of the United States, such conviction, on the production of a copy of the record thereof, shall have the same effect as if such attorney had been convicted in this state. (b) […]

§ 16-22-413. Review by Supreme Court

In all cases of a trial of charges, the accused may except to any decision of the court and may prosecute an appeal to the Supreme Court, or writ of error, in all respects as in actions at law.

§ 16-22-501. Prohibited activities

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to obtain a direct economic benefit for himself or herself, the person: (1) Contracts with any person to represent that person with regard to personal causes of action for property damages or personal injury; (2) Advises any person as to the person’s rights and the advisability […]

§ 16-22-406. Other charges — Suspension only

Upon charges other than a conviction for an indictable offense, the court shall have power only to suspend the accused from practice until the facts shall be ascertained in the manner prescribed in this subchapter.

§ 16-22-407. Limitation of proceedings

If the charges are for an indictable offense and no indictment is found or, if found, is not prosecuted to trial within six (6) months, the suspension shall be discontinued unless the delay is produced by the absence or the procurement of the accused, in which case the suspension may continue until the final decision.

§ 16-22-303. Compromise or settlement without attorney’s consent — Effect

(a) Any agreement, contract, or arrangement between litigants or any conduct of the one seeking affirmative relief at the instance and procurement of his adversary which deprives the litigant of his asserted right against his adversary shall constitute a compromise or settlement of his cause of action within the meaning of this section. (b) (1) […]