Is it legal for someone other than an attorney to own a law firm, in Washington state?

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Is it legal for someone other than an attorney to own a law firm, in Washington state?

2006-11-24 02:01:03 · 3 answers · asked by victoria h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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In general in the US, a non-lawyer cannot own a law firm. It violates professional rules of ethics prohibiting the splitting or sharing of legal fees with someone who is a non-lawyer. Check WA laws to be certain.

2006-11-24 06:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by Spellympics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Why would it be illegal for a non-lawyer to own a law firm? I would thing that as long as the individual didn't practice law they would be ok. But it could be complicated.

2006-11-24 02:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

who else would want to own a law office beside a lawyer

2006-11-24 02:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋