(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
