Real estate lawyers fear 'law related services' definition: defining 'law related services' in Illinois' ethics rules could encourage UPL, pose malpractice risks, and cause other problems, real estate lawyers tell the Supreme Court.

Illinois Bar Journal › Vol. 97 Nbr. 1, January 2009

Author: Gunnarsson, Helen W.

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Real estate lawyers fear 'law related services' definition: defining 'law related services' in Illinois' ethics rules could encourage UPL, pose malpractice risks, and cause other problems, real estate lawyers tell the Supreme Court.

Would defining the term "law-related services" in the Rules of Professional Conduct present any problems for lawyers or their clients? The Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association says yes.

It's the rule, not the concept

The definition is contained in proposed new RPC 5.7, which, in turn, is part of a comprehensive proposal for the revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct ...

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