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AL HB89
Bill
Status
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 34-3-6, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the practice of law.
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Allows attorneys holding a special law license to provide pro bono legal services organized through or recognized by the Alabama State Bar Association.
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Extends this pro bono provision to all attorneys licensed in Alabama, whether holding special or regular licenses, unless prohibited by their employer.
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Specifies that participation in Bar Association-recognized pro bono work does not constitute private practice of law.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Attorneys, with special licenses, authorized to do pro bono work, Sec. 34-3-6 am'd.
Attorneys
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on March 27, 2018 at 6:09 p.m. on March 27, 2018.
3/27/2018