(1) Except as provided in KRS 341.470 and subsection (2) of this section, a person is guilty of unlawful practice of law when, without a license issued by the Supreme Court, he or she engages in the practice of law, as defined by rule of the Supreme Court.
(2) A licensed nonresident attorney in good standing, although not licensed in Kentucky, is not guilty of unlawful practice if, in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Court, he or she practices law under specific authorization of a court.
(3) Unlawful practice of law is:
(a) A Class A misdemeanor for the first offense; and
(b) A Class D felony for a second or subsequent offense. Effective: July 14, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 179, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2022. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 11, effective June 19, 1976.
Notes of Decisions
Est. of Moloney v. Becker, 398 S.W.3d 459 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013).
· cites it 2× “Whether John violated his common law standard of care or the statutorily-imposed standard of care found in KRS 524.130 is immaterial since “the violation ‘must be a substantial factor in causing the result.”
Chambers v. Stengel, 37 S.W.3d 741 (Ky. 2001).
· cites it 4× “The General Assembly is within its police power to respond to such a harm through legislation.”
Turner v. Kentucky Bar Ass'n, 980 S.W.2d 560 (Ky. 1998).
· cites it 2× “See KRS 524.130 (which prohibits the unauthorized practice of law).”
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. v. Kentucky Bar Ass'n, 113 S.W.3d 105 (Ky. 2003).
“470 and subsection (2) of this section, a person is guilty of unlawful practice of law when, without a license issued by the Supreme Court, he engages in the practice of law, as defined by rule of the Supreme Court. (2) A licensed nonresident attorney in good standing, although…”
Helm v. Warner, 597 S.W.2d 159 (Ky. Ct. App. 1980).
· cites it 2× “The appellants also argue that the preparation of a construction contract is the unlawful practice of law, a Class “B” Misdemeanor under KRS 524.130(3), and is therefore a violation of KRS 324.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 524.130(3) — 1 case
Helm v. Warner, 597 S.W.2d 159 (Ky. Ct. App. 1980).
“The appellants also argue that the preparation of a construction contract is the unlawful practice of law, a Class “B” Misdemeanor under KRS 524.130(3), and is therefore a violation of KRS 324.”
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