A man who was not a lawyer opened a law office and filled out a court registration form using the Social Security number, birth date, law school credential, and last name of a real lawyer --- information he had obtained online. He filed a lawsuit in federal court unbeknownst to the supposed plaintiffs in the case. When visited by undercover FBI agents purportedly seeking legal representation, the man told the agents that he would represent them for a $5,000 retainer and would charge $400 an hour. What crime did he commit? What state regulatory statute related to the practice of law was violated?

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The man did the following things wrong Unlawful practice of law is the act of offering legal service... View the full answer