Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.207 (2026)

Justices; practice of law prohibited.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961

Act 236 of 1961

600.207 Justices; practice of law prohibited.

Sec. 207.

The supreme court justices shall not practice as attorneys or counselors in any court of the state, nor shall they engage in the practice of law for compensation.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1975–1988 · leading case: In Re Green Charitable Trust, 431 N.W.2d 492 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988).

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In Re Green Charitable Trust, 431 N.W.2d 492 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “The Chief Justice, pursuant to MCL 600.207; MSA 27A.207, was precluded from practicing law, and we find no indication in the record that he was present as or in any way acted as a legal advisor.”

In the Matter of Ryman, 232 N.W.2d 178 (Mich. 1975). “” MCLA 600.307; MSA 27A.307. "The circuit court judges shall not practice as attorneys or counselors in any court of the state, nor shall they engage in the practice of law for compensation.”

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