Chapter 481 — Board of Law Examiners; Examinations; Alternative Dispute Fees

481.01 Board of Law Examiners; Examinations; Alternative Dispute Fees Sets up Minnesota's Board of Law Examiners, which tests and admits people to practice law in the state. 481.02 Unauthorized Practice of Law Lists what counts as practicing law without a license and the exceptions where non-lawyers can do legal-type work. 481.03 Attorneys Shall Not Employ Solicitors Bars a lawyer from using a runner, agent, or other non-lawyer employee to solicit someone to hire the lawyer for a … 481.04 Soliciting of Business by Persons Other Than Attorneys; Prohibition Makes it unlawful for a non-lawyer to solicit, for money, a fee, or a commission, any personal injury or wrongful death … 481.05 Violations; Penalties Sets the criminal penalties for two related solicitation violations. An attorney who violates section 481.03 (employing … 481.06 General Duties Describes the general duties attorneys owe to clients and the courts. 481.07 Penalties for Deceit or Collusion An attorney who, intending to deceive a court or a party, commits or consents to deceit or collusion is guilty of a … 481.071 Misconduct by Attorneys An attorney who commits or consents to deceit or collusion intending to deceive the court or any party, or who delays a … 481.08 Authority An attorney can bind a client at any stage of a case by an agreement made in open court (or before the court … 481.09 Proof of Authority Explains how attorneys prove they have authority to act for someone in court. 481.10 Consultation With Persons Restrained Guarantees lawyers the right to visit and consult with clients who are jailed or confined. 481.11 Change of Attorney Explains how a client can switch to a new attorney during a case. 481.12 Disability; Substitution Covers what happens when a party's sole attorney can no longer continue because the attorney dies, becomes mentally … 481.13 Lien for Attorneys' Fees Gives attorneys a lien on a client's case to secure payment of legal fees. 481.14 Refusal to Surrender Property to Clients Provides a court remedy when an attorney refuses to deliver money or papers received from or for a client during … 481.15 Removal or Suspension Outlines when and how an attorney can be removed or suspended from the practice of law. 481.16 Certain Attorneys Not to Defend Certain Prosecutions; Penalty Bars an attorney who personally prosecuted a case as a county attorney or public prosecutor, or who is a law partner of … 481.17 County, City, and School District Attorneys In counties with a population of not more than 12,000, the offices of county attorney, city attorney, and school … 481.18 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 481.20 Client Security Account Creates a client security fund to reimburse people harmed by dishonest attorney conduct. 481.21 Bond Counsel Fees An attorney who serves as bond counsel for the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision must be paid a fair and … 481.22 Public Defender Fee The Minnesota Supreme Court, through the lawyer registration office, may charge each licensed attorney a public defender …