On January 1, 2008, Connecticut will join thirty-three other jurisdictions in permitting lawyers from other states to engage in limited legal activities in connection with matters originating in the lawyer’s home office. Connecticut will also register and authorize house counsel admitted in other states to perform legal services for their employer. The practice of law is clearly defined so that lawyers, the public, and Bar counsel are aware of what activities violate the unauthorized practice statute.
The article, “Have Laptop—Will Travel” in the December/January issue of the Connecticut Lawyer clearly presents the text and explanation of Connecticut Rules 5.5 and 8.5. The article refers to appendixes and resources that are provided here (click to download PDF of appendices).
Appendix A, the text of Section 2-15a of the Practice Book, provides for registration of house counsel who are not admitted in Connecticut. Appendix B is an excerpt from the American Bar Association report illustrating those states that have adopted Model Rule 5.5 or some variant. Appendix C is a new definition of the practice of law.
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