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Section/Rule:
6.05
Subject:
Rule 6 - Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Fees to Practice Law
Publication / Adopted Date:
May 14, 1999
Topic:
Unauthorized Practice by Stricken or Inactive Lawyers
Revised / Effective Date:
December 29, 2006
6.05. Unauthorized Practice by Stricken or Inactive Lawyers
A lawyer who engages in the practice of law or who does a law business in this state and who:
(
a
) Is stricken from the roll of attorneys pursuant to
Rule 6.02
;
(
b
) Elects to become inactive pursuant to
Rule 6.03
; or
(
c
) Is suspended for failing to comply with
Rule 15
;
or
Rule 5.245
;
is guilty of professional misconduct and of the unauthorized practice of law. The chief disciplinary counsel or any regional disciplinary committee may institute proceedings under
Rule 5
against any lawyer violating the provisions of this Rule 6.05 and may seek temporary or permanent injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(Adopted eff. Nov. 1, 1976. Amended May 14, 1999, eff. Jan.1, 2000; Mar. 1, 2006, eff. Apr. 3, 2006; Nov. 21, 2006, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.)
