NRS 7.285
Unlawful practice of law

  • criminal penalties
  • initiation of civil action by State Bar of Nevada.

1.

A person shall not practice law in this state if the person:

(a)

Is not an active member of the State Bar of Nevada or otherwise authorized to practice law in this state pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court; or

(b)

Is suspended or has been disbarred from membership in the State Bar of Nevada pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court.

2.

A person who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of:

(a)

For a first offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a misdemeanor.

(b)

For a second offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a gross misdemeanor.

(c)

For a third and any subsequent offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

3.

The State Bar of Nevada may bring a civil action to secure an injunction and any other appropriate relief against a person who violates this section.

Source: Section 7.285 — Unlawful practice of law; criminal penalties; initiation of civil action by State Bar of Nevada., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-007.­html#NRS007Sec285 (accessed May 26, 2025).

7.030
Prerequisites to receiving license to practice law. 7.034
Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license 7.037
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants 7.039
Renewal of license: Application to include information relating to state business license 7.045
Unlawful solicitation of legal business 7.055
Duty of discharged attorney to deliver certain materials to client 7.065
Representation of indigent persons by attorneys in public employment. 7.075
Duties of attorney upon death of client being represented in pending action 7.085
Payment of additional costs, expenses and attorney’s fees by attorney who files, maintains or defends certain civil actions or extends civil actions in certain circumstances. 7.095
Limitations on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care. 7.105
Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws. 7.107
Attorney acting as real estate broker: Duties 7.115
Appointment of attorney other than public defender prohibited unless public defender disqualified. 7.125
Fees of appointed attorney other than public defender. 7.135
Reimbursement for expenses 7.145
Claim for compensation and expenses. 7.155
Payment of compensation and expenses from county treasury or money appropriated to State Public Defender. 7.165
Payment of compensation and expenses by defendant. 7.175
Compensation and expenses on new trial. 7.275
Continuation as public corporation 7.285
Unlawful practice of law

May 26, 2025

§ 7.285. Unlawful practice of law's source at nv​.us