311:1 Right to Appear, Etc. – A party in any cause or proceeding may appear, plead, prosecute or defend in his or her proper person, that is, pro se, or may be represented by any citizen of good character. For the purposes of this section, a citizen shall be presumed to be of good […]
311:10 Effect of Suspension, Etc. – No person while suspended from practice pursuant to RSA 311:8, or until the person’s restoration to office, shall be permitted to practice as an attorney before any court or magistrate, or elsewhere; and any writ or other process made by such person for another, while thus disqualified, shall […]
311:11 Practice by Corporations Prohibited. – No corporation shall practice or appear as an attorney in any court in the state or before any judicial body or hold itself out to the public or advertise as being entitled to practice law, and no corporation shall draw agreements, or other legal documents not relating to […]
311:11-a Exception. – The word "corporation" as used in RSA 311:11 shall not include a corporation of attorneys organized as a professional association under the provisions of RSA 294-A. Source. 1970, 2:1, eff. June 8, 1970.
311:12 Repealed by 1967, 290:2, eff. Aug. 26, 1967. –
311:13 Lien on Verdict. – From the commencement of an action, bill in equity or other proceeding in any court, the filing of a counterclaim or plea in set-off or recoupment, or appearance in any proceeding before any state or federal department, board, or commission, the attorney who appears for a client in such […]
311:2 Admission to Practice. – Any citizen of the age of 18 years, of good moral character and suitable qualifications, on application to the supreme court shall be admitted to practice as an attorney. Source. RS 177:2. CS 187:2. GS 199:2. 1872, 36:1. GL 218:2. PS 213:2. PL 325:2. RL 381:2. RSA 311:2. 1973, […]
[RSA 311:2-a effective January 1, 2023 and repealed by 2022, 194:1, effective January 1, 2025.] 311:2-a Legal Services by Paraprofessionals. – I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a paraprofessional may represent another person in matters pursuant to RSA 173-B, RSA 458, RSA 458-A, RSA 458-B, RSA 458-C, RSA 458-D, RSA […]
311:3 Repealed by 1981, 328:3, I, eff. Aug. 16, 1981. –
311:4 Repealed by 1981, 328:3, II, eff. Aug. 16, 1981. –
311:5 Limitation. – No person shall act as attorney in any cause in which the person has acted as judge. Source. RS 177:8. CS 187:8. GS 199:8. GL 218:8. PS 213:8. PL 325:5. RL 381:5. RSA 311:5. 1996, 117:3, eff. May 15, 1996.
311:6 Oath. – Every attorney admitted to practice shall take and subscribe the oaths to support the constitution of this state and of the United States, and the oath of office in the following form: You solemnly swear or affirm that you will do no falsehood, nor consent that any be done in the […]
311:7 Prohibition. – No person shall be permitted commonly to practice as an attorney in court unless he has been admitted by the court and taken the oath prescribed in RSA 311:6. Source. RS 177:6. CS 187:6. GS 199:6. GL 218:6. PS 213:6. PL 325:7. RL 381:7.
311:7-a Petition for Injunction. – I. Upon the attorney general’s own information or upon complaint of any person, including any judge or any organized bar association in this state, the attorney general may maintain an action for injunctive relief in the supreme or superior court against any person who renders, offers to render, or […]
311:7-b Investigation by Attorney General. – I. The attorney general may investigate any complaint of unauthorized practice of the law and the attorney general, or a deputy attorney general or an assistant attorney general designated by the attorney general, may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, examine them under oath, and require the production of […]
311:7-c Remedies and Procedures Additional to Those Now Existing. – The remedies and procedures provided in this subdivision are in addition to and not in substitution for other available remedies and procedures. Source. 1967, 290:1, eff. Aug. 26, 1967.
311:7-d Definition. – The word "person" as used in this subdivision means an individual, corporation, partnership or association. Source. 1967, 290:1, eff. Aug. 26, 1967.
311:7-e Short Title. – This subdivision may be cited as the Model Act Providing Remedies for the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Source. 1967, 290:1, eff. Aug. 26, 1967.
311:7-f Severability. – If any provision of this subdivision or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications hereof which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this subdivision are severable. Source. […]
311:7-g State Bar Association Membership; Vote Required. – I. The supreme court, pursuant to its power to regulate the practice of law under this chapter and its continuing supervisory authority over attorneys practicing before courts of this state, may assess fees for the purpose of regulating the practice of law and for maintaining a […]
