Section 10-501 – Attorney’s Lien
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an attorney at law has a lien on: (1) a cause of action or proceeding of a client of the attorney at law from the time the cause of action arises or the proceeding begins; and (2) a settlement, judgment, or award that a client receives as a result of […]
Section 10-502 – Matters Before Lawyer Counseling Committees; Immunity of Members
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Lawyer counseling committee” means a group of individuals that: (i) is recognized by the Court of Appeals; (ii) is a standing committee of the Maryland State Bar Association or of a local bar association; (iii) consists of lawyers and other individuals necessary to carry out the functions of […]
Section 10-601 – Practicing Without Admission to Bar
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice law in the State unless admitted to the Bar. (b) While an individual is on inactive status or disbarred or while the individual’s right to practice law is suspended or revoked, the individual may: (1) discharge existing obligations; (2) collect […]
Section 10-602 – Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner
Unless authorized by law to practice law in the State, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “lawyer”, “attorney at law”, or “counselor at law”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice law in the State.
Section 10-603 – Court and Correctional Employees
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) a lawyer while employed as a part–time magistrate for juvenile cases; or (2) an individual while: (i) performing an affirmative duty required by law; or (ii) engaging in an activity related to a case in which the individual is a party or has a property interest. (b) Even if an individual has been […]
Section 10-604 – Barratry
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency that is listed in § 3–101(e) of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Motor vehicle accident” has the meaning stated in § 27–401 of the Insurance Article. (4) “Report” means a report completed by a police officer of a law enforcement agency […]
Section 10-605 – Solicitation of Clients by Law Enforcement Officials
A sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, or other law enforcement official may not solicit clients for a lawyer in a place where individuals are held while awaiting trial for criminal offenses.
Section 10-605.1 – Prohibited Written Communications
(a) This section applies only to the following forms of communication: (1) an audio recording; (2) a computer on-line transmission; (3) a facsimile transmission; (4) a letter or other form of written communication; (5) a telegraphic transmission; (6) a telephonic transmission; and (7) a video recording. (b) A lawyer may not send a communication, directly or through an agent, to a prospective client for […]
Section 10-605.2 – Requirements for Communications
(a) (1) This section applies only to a communication: (i) in a form described under subsection (c) of this section; (ii) sent by a lawyer, directly or through an agent or employee, to a prospective client for the purpose of obtaining professional employment; and (iii) if the communication concerns: 1. an action for personal injury or wrongful death, or otherwise relates […]
Section 10-606 – Penalties
(a) (1) A corporation, partnership, or any other association that violates § 10–601 or § 10–602 of this subtitle is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000. (2) An officer, director, partner, trustee, agent, or employee who acts to enable a corporation, partnership, or association to violate § 10–601 or § 10–602 of this subtitle is guilty of […]