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January 12, 2024

Jurisdictional Jedi: Lawyers Mastering the Legal Force

Contrary to popular belief, lawyers admitted to practice by a state are not restricted to practicing the “law of the state.” Instead, as a general rule, lawyers are authorized to practice law as long as they are within the state’s geographic boundaries. This is similar to medical doctors, engineers, and other licensed professionals who are licensed by a state and can therefore practice their craft within it.

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January 12, 2024

Jurisdictional Jedi: Lawyers Mastering the Legal Force

Contrary to popular belief, lawyers admitted to practice by a state are not restricted to practicing the “law of the state.” Instead, as a general rule, lawyers are authorized to practice law as long as they are within the state’s geographic boundaries. This is similar to medical doctors, engineers, and other licensed professionals who are licensed by a state and can therefore practice their craft within it.