7.285 - Unlawful practice of law; criminal penalties; initiation of civil action by State Bar of Nevada. - Nevada Statutes

7.285  Unlawful practice of law; criminal penalties; initiation of civil action by State Bar of Nevada.

      1.  A person shall not practice law in this state if the person:

      (a) Is not an active member of the State Bar of Nevada or otherwise authorized to practice law in this state pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court; or

      (b) Is suspended or has been disbarred from membership in the State Bar of Nevada pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court.

      2.  A person who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of:

      (a) For a first offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a misdemeanor.

      (b) For a second offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a gross misdemeanor.

      (c) For a third and any subsequent offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

      3.  The State Bar of Nevada may bring a civil action to secure an injunction and any other appropriate relief against a person who violates this section.

      (Added to NRS by 1963, 385; A 1999, 1333)