Posted on: 20th Apr, 2008 05:16 pm
what is considered unauthorized practice of law (UPL) in the state of maryland, pertaining to real estate closings?
Hi mrjobez,
Welcome to the forums.
I'm not a legal professional but as far as I know, an UPL or Unauthorized Practice of law is what prohibits a person who's not an attorney from representing a person legally and performing the role of an attorney in real estate closing or property damage issues etc.
For instance, a bank loan officer drafting legal documents which should be precisely done by an attorney who's aware of legal aspects is considered to be engaged in unauthorized practice of law. Please refer to http://www.law.cornell.edu/ethics/md/narr/MD_NARR_5.HTM for further details.
Take Care
Welcome to the forums.
I'm not a legal professional but as far as I know, an UPL or Unauthorized Practice of law is what prohibits a person who's not an attorney from representing a person legally and performing the role of an attorney in real estate closing or property damage issues etc.
For instance, a bank loan officer drafting legal documents which should be precisely done by an attorney who's aware of legal aspects is considered to be engaged in unauthorized practice of law. Please refer to http://www.law.cornell.edu/ethics/md/narr/MD_NARR_5.HTM for further details.
Take Care
mrjobez,
I checked out the site Sara referred and it's a good one with useful information on Maryland UPL.
I checked out the site Sara referred and it's a good one with useful information on Maryland UPL.