Incidental And Temporary Contacts Not Unauthorized Practice

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has ordered the adoption of a revised rule relating to the unauthorized practice of law. Of particular interest are provisions that grant wider authority for non-admitted lawyers (not suspended or disbarred elsewhere) to participate in alternative dispute resolution matters and in matters that only touch on the District in an “incidental and temporary basis.” These amendments will be of significant importance to lawyers who were previously subject to potential charges of unauthorized practice. (Mike Frisch)