Chapter 84

52 published sections.

Article 1 - Qualifications of Attorney; Unauthorized Practice of Law

N.C.G.S. § 84-1 — Oaths taken in open court.
N.C.G.S. § 84-2 — Persons disqualified.
N.C.G.S. § 84-2.1 — "Practice law" defined.
N.C.G.S. § 84-2.2 — Exemption and additional requirements for website providers.
N.C.G.S. § 84-4 — Persons other than members of State Bar prohibited from practicing law.
N.C.G.S. § 84-4.1 — Limited practice of out-of-state attorneys.
N.C.G.S. § 84-4.2 — Summary revocation of permission granted out-of-state attorneys to practice.
N.C.G.S. § 84-5 — Prohibition as to practice of law by corporation.
N.C.G.S. § 84-5.1 — Rendering of legal services by certain nonprofit corporations.
N.C.G.S. § 84-6 — Exacting fee for conducting foreclosures prohibited to all except licensed attorneys.
N.C.G.S. § 84-7 — District attorneys, upon application, to bring injunction or criminal proceedings.
N.C.G.S. § 84-7.1 — Legal clinics of law schools and certain law students and lawyers excepted.
N.C.G.S. § 84-8 — Punishment for violations.
N.C.G.S. § 84-9 — Unlawful for anyone except attorney to appear for creditor in insolvency and certain other proceedings.
N.C.G.S. § 84-10.1 — Private cause of action for the unauthorized practice of law.

Article 2 - Relation to Client

N.C.G.S. § 84-11 — Authority filed or produced if requested.
N.C.G.S. § 84-12 — Failure to file complaint, attorney liable for costs.
N.C.G.S. § 84-13 — Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages.

Article 4 - North Carolina State Bar

N.C.G.S. § 84-15 — Creation of North Carolina State Bar as an agency of the State.
N.C.G.S. § 84-16 — Membership and privileges.
N.C.G.S. § 84-17 — Government.
N.C.G.S. § 84-18 — Terms, election and appointment of councilors.
N.C.G.S. § 84-18.1 — Membership and fees of district bars.
N.C.G.S. § 84-19 — Judicial districts definition.
N.C.G.S. § 84-20 — Compensation of councilors.
N.C.G.S. § 84-21 — Organization of Council; publication of rules, regulations and bylaws.
N.C.G.S. § 84-22 — Officers and committees of the North Carolina State Bar.
N.C.G.S. § 84-23 — Powers of Council.
N.C.G.S. § 84-23.1 — Prepaid legal services.
N.C.G.S. § 84-24 — Admission to practice.
N.C.G.S. § 84-25 — Fees of applicants.
N.C.G.S. § 84-26 — Expenses of Board of Law Examiners.
N.C.G.S. § 84-28 — Discipline and disbarment.
N.C.G.S. § 84-28.1 — Disciplinary hearing commission.
N.C.G.S. § 84-28.2 — Persons immune from suit.
N.C.G.S. § 84-28.3 — Vexatious complainants.
N.C.G.S. § 84-28.4 — Standing requirements to file grievance.
N.C.G.S. § 84-29 — Evidence and witnesses.
N.C.G.S. § 84-30 — Rights of accused person.
N.C.G.S. § 84-31 — Counsel; investigators; powers; compensation.
N.C.G.S. § 84-32 — Records and judgments and their effect; restoration of licenses.
N.C.G.S. § 84-32.1 — Confidentiality of records.
N.C.G.S. § 84-33 — Annual and special meetings.
N.C.G.S. § 84-34 — Membership fees and list of members.
N.C.G.S. § 84-34.1 — Deposits of the North Carolina State Bar.
N.C.G.S. § 84-34.2 — Specific statutory authority for certain fees.
N.C.G.S. § 84-35 — Saving as to North Carolina Bar Association.
N.C.G.S. § 84-36 — Inherent powers of courts unaffected.
N.C.G.S. § 84-36.1 — Clerks of court to certify orders.
N.C.G.S. § 84-37 — State Bar may investigate and enjoin unauthorized activities.
N.C.G.S. § 84-38 — Solicitation of retainer or contract for legal services prohibited; division of fees.
N.C.G.S. § 84-39 — Member's address of record with the court.