27 N.C. Admin. Code 1D.0207

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 8, October 15, 2024

Section 01D .0207 - COUNSEL - POWERS AND DUTIES

The counsel shall have the power and duty:

(1) to initiate an investigation concerning the alleged unauthorized practice of law;

(2) to direct a letter of notice to a respondent when authorized by the chairperson of the Authorized Practice Committee;

(3) to investigate all matters involving alleged unauthorized practice of law whether initiated by the filing of a complaint or otherwise;

(4) to recommend to the chairperson of the Authorized Practice Committee that a matter be dismissed because the complaint is frivolous or falls outside the council's jurisdiction; that a letter of notice be issued; or that the matter be considered by the Authorized Practice Committee to determine whether probable cause exists;

(5) to prosecute all unauthorized practice of law proceedings before the Authorized Practice Committee and the courts;

(6) to represent the State Bar in any trial or other proceedings concerned with the alleged unauthorized practice of law;

(7) to employ assistant counsel, investigators, and other administrative personnel in such numbers as the council may from time to time authorize;

(8) to maintain permanent records of all matters processed and the disposition of such matters;

(9) to perform such other duties as the council may from time to time direct.

27 N.C. Admin. Code 01D .0207

Authority G.S. 84-37;
Readopted Eff. December 8, 1994;
Amended Eff. February 3, 2000.