QUESTION
does a law license require a fee? if so, how much?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2012 on Corporate Law - New Jersey
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i'm not sure how to answer this question based on the information provided. If you are asking does it require a license to practice law, yes. A lawyer must register and pay a fee. this information is from the Office of Attorney Ethics website:
What must I do if I want to engage in the private practice of law in New Jersey?
In order to engage in private practice in New Jersey, you must: a. pay the annual assessment;b. complete the attorney annual registration statement and keep the data current throughout the year;c. maintain a bona fide office under R.1:21-1(a);d. fulfill the requirements of R. 1:21-6, including trust and business accounts in an approved New Jersey financial institution; e. keep trust accounts IOLTA-compliant (R. 1:28A); and f. maintain required levels of malpractice insurance under Court Rules if practicing in a P.A., P.C., L.L.P., or L.L.C.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship