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What is Canon 9: Unauthorized Practice of Law about?

Canon 9 of the Code of Professional Responsibility prohibits lawyers from assisting in the unauthorized practice of law. This is to protect the public from unqualified individuals. While lawyers can delegate minor tasks, they cannot delegate work requiring legal knowledge or judgment. Lawyers also cannot allow an intermediary to control their work or divide fees with non-lawyers, except in certain limited circumstances such as partnerships. Violating these rules, such as admitting to fee splitting with non-

Author

Khim Ventosa

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