ATTORNEY ACT-REGISTRATION
Summary
Amends the Attorney Act. Provides that no entity shall be permitted to practice law within this State without having previously obtained a certificate of registration from the Supreme Court of this State. Provides that an unlicensed person or unregistered entity may not receive any compensation directly or indirectly for practicing law and may not advertise or hold itself out as practicing law, providing legal services, or providing legal advice. Provides that any person or entity that suffers damage as a result of unlicensed activity, any Illinois licensed lawyer, any entity registered under Supreme Court Rule 721 with the Supreme Court of this State, or any Bar Association acting on behalf of its members may bring an action against any person. Sets out a list of places where an action under the Section concerning legal practice without a certificate of registration may be commenced. Makes other changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 27, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 10, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 3, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John J. Cullerton
DDemocratic
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