In Virginia, what is the penalty for practising law without authority?
Answered for: Virginia
§ 54.1-3904. Penalty for practicing without authority. Any person who practices law without being authorized or licensed shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A collection agency may refer debts to an attorney for collection with the creditor's approval of the referral and the fee arrangement and shall not be deemed to be engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. An attorney is permitted by the creditor's authorization to enter into such representation agreements.
Practising without being authorized or licensed is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The section then carves out one situation by name: a collection agency referring debts to an attorney, with the creditor's approval, is not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.
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