Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Watkins Global Network, L.L.C. (Slip Opinion)

Citations

• 150 N.E.3d 68
• 159 Ohio St. 3d 241
• 2020 Ohio 169

Syllabus

Unauthorized practice of law—A person may negotiate a debt on behalf of another without practicing law—Whether a person engages in the practice of law while negotiating a debt depends on whether that person's actions include the rendering of legal services, such as giving legal advice, drafting legal documents, or raising legal defenses—Injunction issued and civil penalty imposed in 1 of 31 alleged instances of misconduct.