Chapter3. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.  


Article 1. General Provisions.
§ 34-3-1. Unlawful practice of law.
§ 34-3-2. Board of Examiners.
§ 34-3-2.1. Certified graduates of certain law schools authorized to take bar exam.
§ 34-3-3. Admission fee paid by applicants.
§ 34-3-4. Disposition of admission and license fees.
§ 34-3-5. Effect of default in license payment.
§ 34-3-6. Who may practice as attorneys.
§ 34-3-7. Penalty for practicing law without license or conspiring, aiding, or abetting in violation.
§ 34-3-8. Clerk or employee practicing before court.
§ 34-3-9. Certain ministerial officers prohibited from practicing law.
§ 34-3-10. Practicing law by register or clerk of circuit court.
§ 34-3-11. Judges not to practice law.
§ 34-3-12. Partner of district attorney prohibited from defending in certain cases.
§ 34-3-13. Officers with authority to take complaints and issue warrants practicing as attorneys in their own court.
§ 34-3-14. Officers and deputies disqualified from practicing.
§ 34-3-15. Attorney to take oath.
§ 34-3-16. Annual meeting of the State Bar and Board of Commissioners; election of officers and duties thereof.
§ 34-3-17. Qualified lawyers holding public office authorized to become members of Alabama Bar Association.
§ 34-3-18. Lawyers not engaged in active practice authorized to become members of Alabama Bar Association.
§ 34-3-19. Any person may manage his own case.
§ 34-3-20. Duties of attorneys.
§ 34-3-21. Authority of attorneys in case - Generally.
§ 34-3-22. Authority of attorneys in case - Proceedings on appearance without authority.
§ 34-3-23. Authority of attorneys in case - Proof.
§ 34-3-24. Encouraging litigation; champerty - Generally.
§ 34-3-25. Encouraging litigation; champerty - Receiving compensation from attorney.
Article 2. Board of Commissioners.
§ 34-3-40. Established; composition; terms of office.
§ 34-3-41. Election of members; selection of at-large members.
§ 34-3-42. Nominations.
§ 34-3-43. Powers generally.
§ 34-3-44. Disbursements; compensation.
Article 3. Fees and Liens.
§ 34-3-60. Fees paid as part of costs in partition and trust proceedings.
§ 34-3-61. Liens.
§ 34-3-62. Procedure when amount of compensation disputed.
Article 4. Disciplinary Proceedings.
§ 34-3-80. Establishment of procedural rules; procedure generally.
§ 34-3-81. Approval by court of rules and regulations.
§ 34-3-82. Power of subpoena.
§ 34-3-83. Rights of accused member.
§ 34-3-84. Payment of witnesses.
§ 34-3-85. Record of proceedings.
§ 34-3-86. Causes of removal of attorney.
§ 34-3-87. Other causes of removal or suspension.
§ 34-3-88. Existing causes of removal or suspension and laws relating thereto cumulative.
§ 34-3-89. Who may initiate proceedings.
Article 5. State Bar Building Foundation.
§ 34-3-100. Legislative findings and intent.
§ 34-3-101. Application for incorporation.
§ 34-3-102. Certificate of incorporation.
§ 34-3-103. Board of trustees and officers.
§ 34-3-104. Powers of foundation.
§ 34-3-105. Exemptions from taxation.
§ 34-3-106. Parcel of land to be conveyed by state to foundation.
§ 34-3-107. Disbursement of appropriations to State Bar for construction of buildings.
§ 34-3-108. Nonprofit and public nature of foundation.