I am a lawyer licensed in Pennsylvania, but at times I get cases in New Jersey and Delaware from people I know. If the matter goes to litigation, I retain local counsel and then file a motion pro hac vice. But I handle the cases myself until that point. Is that permissible or does it violate the rules about unauthorized practice of law in those jurisdictions?
The question is a timely one and an issue all lawyers have to be careful of. Delaware in particular has been extremely harsh in prosecuting Pennsylvania lawyers for the unauthorized practice of law and seeking suspensions, if not disbarment.
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