For example, if someone passes the Bar in CA can they practice legally and legitimately in Iowa?
Answer by allsthrnlady
Not without a license.
Answer by DAR
Generally there are other requirements and it depends on the reciprocity policies of the state. Last I heard all states had reciprocity with DC, but California had reciprocity with no one else.
Answer by Lawyer X
Some states recognize Bar admissions from other states. Other states do not. You can find information here:
http://www.abanet.org/legaled/publications/compguide2005/chart9.pdf
Answer by hawt milf
no, not unless he must be licensed for what ever state he practices in. an attorney can have dual licenses.
Answer by LovesTheConstitution
Sometimes, a judge will allow an attorney licensed in another state to represent a person in a single lawsuit: pro hoc vice
A person licensed in one state may take the bar exam in another state to become licensed in that second state.
Some states recognize licenses from other states.
Answer by Thomas T
It depends on the laws or court rules of each state. Regardless, an attorney can usually file to represent someone in a state where he or she is not licensed "pro hac vice" if they associate themselves with an attorney who is admitted to practice in that state.
Answer by iuyone
NO. Of course not.
But, you can deal with some lawsuit if the lawsuit is about some topics such as intellectural property and some trouble between plaintiff and defendent living in another sate from plaintiff.
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