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January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

Jurisdiction Juggle: Immigration Lawyers, Federal Rules, and the Art of Ethical Acrobatics

Immigration lawyers should be aware that, in addition to state rules that are based upon the ABA rules taught in law schools, there are federal rules governing the professional conduct of lawyers at 8 CFR 1003.102. In teaching ethics programs and also representing lawyers in disciplinary matters, I see three categories of lawyer awareness of these rules:
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January 12, 2024
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 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

Jurisdiction Juggle: Immigration Lawyers, Federal Rules, and the Art of Ethical Acrobatics

Immigration lawyers should be aware that, in addition to state rules that are based upon the ABA rules taught in law schools, there are federal rules governing the professional conduct of lawyers at 8 CFR 1003.102. In teaching ethics programs and also representing lawyers in disciplinary matters, I see three categories of lawyer awareness of these rules:
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January 12, 2024
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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