HB4 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Attorneys, certain non attorneys allowed to represent certain entities in court, Sec. 34-3-7 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation who is not a regularly licensed attorney is prohibited from practicing law.
This bill would allow a person who is the sole shareholder of a corporation, sole owner of a business entity, or a member of a limited liability company with five or less members to appear in a court of law on behalf of that entity.
To amend Section 34-3-7 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a person who is the sole shareholder of a corporation, sole owner of a business entity, or a member of a limited liability company with five or less members to appear in a court of law on behalf of that entity.
Subjects
Attorneys
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB4 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature