§ 23-3-107. Penalty for Improper Testimony
Any attorney offering to give testimony in any of the cases provided for in §§ 23-3-105 and 23-3-106 shall be rejected by the court, and the attorney commits a Class C misdemeanor, for which, on conviction, the attorney shall also be stricken from the rolls, if a practicing attorney. Code 1858, § 3975 (deriv. Acts […]
§ 23-3-108. Falsely Representing Self as a Lawyer
It is unlawful for any person, either directly or indirectly, falsely to advertise the person as, or hold the person out as, a lawyer. A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
§ 23-2-104. Power of Attorney to Execute Papers
An attorney or solicitor has power to execute, in the name of the attorney’s or solicitor’s client, all bonds or other papers necessary and proper for the prosecution of the suit at any stage of its progress. Code 1858, § 3978; Shan., § 5790; mod. Code 1932, § 9981; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 29-204.
§ 23-2-105. Service of Subpoenas
Notwithstanding any other law or rule of court to the contrary, an attorney licensed to practice law in this state or the attorney’s agent shall be authorized to serve subpoenas on witnesses in any civil or criminal case if service is effectuated in accordance with subsection (b) and if the attorney or any member of […]
§ 23-2-106. Tennessee Attorney as Counsel Overseas — Foreign Counsel in State
Any attorney duly licensed to practice law in this state may serve as counsel overseas for the purpose of providing counsel and opinions on Tennessee law. Any foreign attorney duly licensed to practice law in the attorney’s country may serve as counsel in this state for the purpose of providing counsel and opinions on that […]
§ 23-3-101. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Law business” means the advising or counseling for valuable consideration of any person as to any secular law, the drawing or the procuring of or assisting in the drawing for valuable consideration of any paper, document or instrument affecting or relating to secular rights, the […]
§ 23-3-102. Public Officers Prohibited From Practicing
Judges and chancellors are prohibited from practicing law in any of the courts of this state. A newly elected or appointed judge or chancellor can practice law only in an effort to wind up the judge or chancellor’s practice, ceasing to practice as soon as reasonably possible and in no event longer than one hundred […]
§ 23-3-103. Unlawful Practice Prohibited — Penalty
No person shall engage in the practice of law or do law business, or both, as defined in § 23-3-101, unless the person has been duly licensed and while the person’s license is in full force and effect, nor shall any association or corporation engage in the practice of the law or do law business, […]
§ 23-3-104. Unlawful Division of Fees — Penalties
Except as provided in the Tennessee rules of professional conduct, it is unlawful for any licensed attorney in the state to divide any fees or compensation received in the practice of law or in doing law business with any person not a licensed attorney. A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
§ 23-1-104. Certification and Admission of Successful Applicants
The board of law examiners shall certify to the supreme court the names of all applicants who have passed the required examination and who are determined by the board to be of full age and of such reputation and character as to be likely to contribute to upholding the high standards of the legal profession. […]