Specifically, in California.
Great answers so far, thanks! A slight caveat: Can you run a law firm in California, (be an owner not a practicing lawyer), if you have your J.D (not passed the bar exam)? Does this answer change if the law firm is formed as an LLP versus a corporation?
Answer by dax2234
Absolutely not, the model rules of professional conduct which have been adopted in Calf govern the conduct of lawyers and specifically state that a non-lawyer cannot own or be a partner in any law firm.
Answer by Merissa F
I don't believe so. Its considered against the rules of ethics in Texas--I assume CA has a similar prohibition.
Check on the CA Bar website--it has a link to their rules of ethics.
Answer by ms. 2020
nope. non-lawyers can hold NO interest in a law firm.
Answer by Marlyne B
The key-word in your Q is "non-lawyer"- so how could he possibly own a law firm? duh
Answer by coragryph
Sure. But no lawyer would be allowed to work there.
It's a violation of California Rules of Professional Conduct to work as an attorney under a non-attorney supervisor or owner -- corporate attorneys being a weird semi-exception.
See among others Rules 1-310 and 1-320.
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