Dealing With UPL by Non-Montana Lawyers

May 12, 2010, 4:00 AM UTC

The “Memorandum of Understanding” for enforcement of laws against the unauthorized practice of law in Montana includes these provisions allocating responsibility for dealing with UPL by non-Montana lawyers:

“C. Complaints Against Out of State Attorneys

“1. An attorney licensed in another state who engages in the unauthorized practice of law in Montana is subject to the disciplinary authority of the Montana Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 8.5 of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct, and Rule 7 of the Montana Rules for Disciplinary Enforcement.

“2. As a general principle, the Office of Consumer Protection [in the Office of the ...

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