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In re Opinion 33 of the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Citations: 158 N.J. 681; 730 A.2d 1289; 1999 N.J. LEXIS 384

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; February 24, 1999; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court has granted the notice of petition for review regarding Opinion 33 issued by the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. This opinion stipulates that attorneys not licensed to practice law in New Jersey are committing unauthorized practice when they offer legal services related to the issuance of state and municipal bonds for New Jersey governmental entities.

Legal Issues Addressed

Review of Supreme Court Committee Opinions

Application: The notice of petition for review was granted concerning Opinion 33, which addresses the unauthorized practice of law by out-of-state attorneys in New Jersey.

Reasoning: The Court has granted the notice of petition for review regarding Opinion 33 issued by the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Application: Attorneys not licensed in New Jersey are considered to be engaging in unauthorized practice when offering legal services for the issuance of state and municipal bonds for New Jersey entities.

Reasoning: This opinion stipulates that attorneys not licensed to practice law in New Jersey are committing unauthorized practice when they offer legal services related to the issuance of state and municipal bonds for New Jersey governmental entities.