Who has been licensed as an attorney in the greatest number of states?

Answer 1

I would not say he is "licensed", but he is authorized to represent a client in all states. This is the U.S. Attorney General (see link below).

According to the U.S. Attorney General's web site, " The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested."

Obviously he can appear from the lowest to the highest courts in matters of the United States.

Just for background, however, attorneys can request the court on a per case basis to be allowed to appear in a court as long as they have a license in another state.

Answer 2

Interesting trivia question. I don't have the answer.

Remember that most states are not reciprocal, and even those which are require payment of dues and continuing edu credits.

I know someone licensed in four states, and he spends one week a year just dealing with all the continuing education requirements.