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NM Stat § 36-2-28.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-28.2 - Unauthorized practice of law; action by attorney general or bar association.

A. Whenever the attorney general, the state bar of New Mexico or a local bar association authorized by the state bar of New Mexico to prosecute actions related to the unauthorized practice of law has reason to believe that a person has engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in violation of Section 36-2-27 NMSA 1978 or has aided or abetted another person in the unauthorized practice of law and the initiation of legal proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general or bar association may bring an action in the name of the state against the alleged violator. The action may be brought in the district court for the county in which the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business or in the district court for a county in which the alleged violation took place. In an action brought pursuant to this section, in addition to civil penalties, the attorney general or bar association may petition the court for a temporary or permanent injunction and restitution and, if seeking a temporary or permanent injunction, the attorney general or bar association shall not be required to post bond. B. In lieu of filing or continuing an action pursuant to this section, the attorney general or bar association may accept a written assurance of discontinuance of the unauthorized practice of law from the alleged violator. The assurance may contain an agreement by the alleged violator that restitution of money or property received from them in any transaction related to the unauthorized practice will be made to all persons, provided that a person harmed by the unauthorized practice is not required to accept restitution. If the offer of restitution is accepted, the person accepting the restitution is barred from recovering damages from the alleged violator in an action based upon the same unauthorized practice. C. In an action brought by the attorney general or bar association pursuant to this section, if the court finds the alleged violator engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the court may impose a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. In addition, if the court finds that a person has aided or abetted another to engage in the unauthorized practice of law, the court may impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first violation and a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each subsequent violation. History: Laws 2011, ch. 107, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 107, § 4 made Laws 2011, ch. 107, § 2 effective July 1, 2011.
NM Stat § 36-2-29 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-29 - [Direct and indirect solicitation of damage claims declared illegal.]

It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit employment for himself or for another in the collection of any claim for damage to property or for damages for personal injuries sustained within this state or elsewhere or for death resulting therefrom, whether to be presented, collected, enforced or prosecuted in this state or elsewhere, or to accept any employment so solicited or to employ any person or agent by, through or on whose behalf such solicitation is made; or directly or indirectly to pay the debts or liabilities of the person from whom such employment is sought, or to lend any money or give or promise to give any money or other consideration to or for the benefit of the person from whom such employment is sought. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-128, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-28. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For penalty, see 36-2-36 NMSA 1978. For provisions of Rules of Professional Conduct, see Rule 16-101 NMRA et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law §§ 40, 42, 226. Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866. 7 C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 76 to 87.
NM Stat § 36-2-30 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-30 - [Solicitation of damage claims; injunction.]

The attorney general or the board of bar commissioners of the New Mexico state bar association or any person, firm, corporation or association against whom any claim for damage to property or damages for personal injuries or for death resulting therefrom, is or has been asserted, may file an action for an injunction in the district court against any person, firm, corporation or association who has solicited employment for himself or itself or another, or for whom employment has been solicited, to collect or prosecute such claim, and in any such action the court, upon finding that such employment was solicited in violation of this act [section], whether such solicitation was successful or unsuccessful, may enjoin and permanently restrain such person, firm, corporation or association, his or its agents, representatives and principals from soliciting any such claims against any person, firm, corporation or association subsequent to the date of the injunction. History: 1953 Comp., § 18-1-28.1, enacted by Laws 1955, ch. 190, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-31 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-31 - [Fee splitting prohibited; division of fees by attorneys excepted.]

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to divide with or receive from any attorney-at-law, or group of attorneys-at-law, whether practicing in this state or elsewhere, either before or after action is brought, any portion of any fee or compensation charged or received by such attorney-at-law, or any valuable consideration or reward, as an inducement for placing or in consideration of being placed in the hands of such attorney or attorneys-at-law, or in the hands of another person, firm, corporation or association, a claim or demand of any kind, for the purpose of collecting such claim or instituting an action thereon or of representing claimant in the pursuit of any civil remedy for the recovery thereof, or for the settlement or compromise thereof, whether such compromise, settlement, recovery, suit, claim, collection or demand shall be in this state or elsewhere. This paragraph [section] shall not apply to agreements between attorneys to divide compensation received in cases or matters legitimately, lawfully and properly received by them. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-129, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-29. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For penalty, see 36-2-36 NMSA 1978. For provisions of Rules of Professional Conduct, see Rule 16-101 NMRA et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law § 260. Fees: attorney's splitting fees with other attorney or laymen as ground for disciplinary proceeding, 6 A.L.R.3d 1446. Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866. Validity and enforceability of referral fee agreement between attorneys, 28 A.L.R.4th 665. Attorneys' fees: cost of services provided by paralegals or the like as compensable element of award in state court, 73 A.L.R.4th 938. Attorney's obligation to share fee award with party representing public interest, 43 A.L.R.5th 793. 7A C.J.S. Attorney and Client § 294.
NM Stat § 36-2-32 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-32 - [Hospital or other employees; communication with attorneys concerning damage claims declared illegal.]

It shall be unlawful for any person in the employ of, or in any capacity attached to or connected with, any hospital, infirmary or other institution, public or private, which receives patients for medical or surgical treatment, to communicate, directly or indirectly, with any attorney-at-law, or any person representing such attorney, for the purpose of enabling such attorney, or any associate or employee of such attorney, to solicit employment to present a claim for damages or prosecute an action for the enforcement thereof, on behalf of any patient in any such institution, or to negotiate or attempt to negotiate the settlement of any such claim. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-130, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 3; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-30. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For penalty, see 36-2-36 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law § 42. Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-33 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-33 - [Solicitation prosecutions; prima facie evidence of agency.]

The solicitation by any person of another person to employ, or procure or bring about the employment of, any attorney-at-law for the purpose of presenting, collecting, enforcing or prosecuting such a claim for damages, if followed by the employment of said attorney for such purposes, shall, in any prosecution for violation of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978] or in any injunction action instituted pursuant to this act, be prima facie evidence that such person so soliciting was an agent, employee or acting on behalf of said attorney at law. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-131, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 4; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-31. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-34 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-34 - [Solicitation violation; stay of proceeding; employment of other counsel.]

In any action for personal injury brought in any court of this state, the court, upon being satisfied that the employment of counsel for any party has been solicited in violation of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978], shall order all proceedings in the action stayed until such party has been given an opportunity to engage other counsel, and may deny the right to collect costs wholly or in part to any party to the action. Counsel employed in violation hereof shall not be permitted to appear further in the action. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-132, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 5; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-32. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-35 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-35 - [Solicited employment contracts void; recovery of compensation paid.]

Any contract of employment obtained or made in violation of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978] shall be absolutely void as to the attorney but the client may recover any compensation paid thereunder to or for or received by the attorney on account of such employment. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-133, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 6; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-33. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7 Am. Jur. 2d Attorneys at Law § 226. Compensation: attorney's right to compensation as affected by disbarment or suspension before complete performance, 24 A.L.R.3d 1193. Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866. Attorney's right to compensation as affected by disbarment or suspension before complete performance, 59 A.L.R.5th 693. 7A C.J.S. Attorney and Client § 331.
NM Stat § 36-2-36 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-36 - [Penalty for solicitation.]

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978] shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not less than $100, nor more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment, and if such person is an attorney-at-law, in addition to the penalty hereinbefore provided, he shall be disbarred or suspended from acting as an attorney-at-law. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-134, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 7; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-34. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For disbarment generally, see 36-2-18 to 36-2-23 NMSA 1978. For provisions of Rules Governing Discipline, see Rule 17-101 et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-37 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-37 - [Prosecution by attorney general for solicitation.]

Whenever the attorney general has reason to believe that employment as an attorney has been solicited and obtained in violation of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978], he shall cause an action to be instituted in the name of the state against the person owning such right of action or to whose benefit the same inures, the person employed to enforce the same and the person against whom such right of action is claimed to exist, or as many of such persons as can be personally served within this state. In any such action the court, upon finding that such employment was solicited and obtained in violation of this act, may enjoin the person solicited and the person employed to prosecute such claim from continuing such employment and from continuing the prosecution of such claim through the person so employed and may further enjoin the person against whom such claim is asserted from settling such claim or negotiating for the settlement thereof with any person so employed. No undertaking shall be required upon the issuance of any temporary or permanent injunction. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-135, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 8; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-35. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For prima facie evidence of agency, see 36-2-33 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-38 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-38 - [Duty to testify in action for solicitation; immunity; perjury.]

No person shall be excused from testifying in any action, civil or criminal, brought in pursuance of this act [36-2-29, 36-2-31 to 36-2-38 NMSA 1978], on the ground that his testimony may expose him to prosecution for any crime or misdemeanor. But no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he may testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, in any such action, excepting a prosecution for perjury committed in giving such testimony. History: 1941 Comp., § 18-136, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 9; 1953 Comp., § 18-1-36. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For right against self-incrimination, see N.M. Const., art. II, § 15. Severability. — Laws 1949, ch. 81, § 10, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Modern status of law regarding solicitation of business by or for attorney, 5 A.L.R.4th 866.
NM Stat § 36-2-39 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-39 - Recompiled.

ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Former 36-2-39 NMSA 1978 has been recompiled as 39-2-2.1 NMSA 1978 pursuant to an order of the New Mexico compilation commission.
NM Stat § 36-2-40 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 2 - Regulation of Attorneys|Section 36-2-40 - Criminal offender's character evaluation.

The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by Sections 36-2-1 through 36-2-40 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 18-1-38, enacted by Laws 1974, ch. 78, § 7.
NM Stat § 36-3-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-1 - Short title.

This act [36-3-1 to 36-3-10 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act". History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 1.
NM Stat § 36-3-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-2 - Purpose.

The purpose of the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act is to prevent the unauthorized practice of law by nonlawyers who hold themselves out as immigration consultants rendering services in immigration, nationality or citizenship matters and who are outside pertinent federal regulations regulating the practice of immigration law. History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 2.
NM Stat § 36-3-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act: A. "immigration consultant" means any person who renders services, including the completion of forms and applications, to a client where the services are related to the client's desire to determine his legal status in an immigration or naturalization matter and who is beyond the scope of federal regulations regulating appearances and practice under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended. B. "immigration or naturalization matter" includes all matters implicating any law, action, filing or proceeding related to a person's immigration or citizenship status in the United States; C. "original document" means any document of the United States government or any department or agency thereof, any foreign government, any state government or political subdivision thereof or any other document, including signed affidavits, that would demonstrate physical presence by a person in the United States; and D. "unauthorized practice of law" occurs where any person gives legal advice of any kind or acts on behalf of a client in any legal matter without authorization under the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act. History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, see 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 to 1503.
NM Stat § 36-3-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-4 - Representation.

A. A person desiring immigration and nationality services may be represented by any of the following: (1) attorneys in the United States; as used in this subsection, "attorney" means any person who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, possession, territory, commonwealth or the district of Columbia and is not under any order of any court, suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring or otherwise restricting him in the practice of law; (2) a law student who is enrolled in the final year of an accredited law school or a law school graduate who is not yet admitted to the bar, provided that: (a) he is appearing on an individual case basis at the request of the person entitled to representation; or (b) his appearance is permitted by the official before whom he wishes to appear including an immigration judge, district immigration director, immigration officer-in-charge, regional immigration commissioner, the commissioner of immigration and naturalization or the immigration board, which official, if in his opinion special circumstances warrant it, may require that a law student be accompanied by the supervising faculty member or attorney; (3) any reputable individual of good moral character, provided that: (a) he is appearing on an individual case basis, at the request of the person entitled to representation; (b) he is appearing without direct or indirect remuneration and files a written declaration to that effect; (c) he has a preexisting relationship or connection with the person entitled to representation including a relative, neighbor, clergyman, business associate or personal friend, provided that such requirement may be waived, as a matter of administrative discretion, in cases where adequate representation would not otherwise be available; and (d) if appearing on behalf of a client, his appearance is permitted by the official before whom he wished to appear including an immigration judge, district immigration director, immigration officer-in-charge, regional immigration commissioner, the commissioner of immigration and naturalization or the immigration board, provided that such permission shall not be granted with respect to any individual who regularly engages in immigration and nationality practice or preparation or holds himself out to the public as qualified to do so; (4) a person representing an organization accredited by the board of immigration appeals and who has been accredited by the immigration board; or (5) an accredited official in the United States of the government to which an alien owes allegiance, if the official appears solely in his official capacity and with the alien's consent. B. Except as set forth in this section, no other person or persons shall represent others in any case, nor prepare applications or forms or given [give] any legal advice. History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 4.
NM Stat § 36-3-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-5 - Unauthorized practice of law prohibited.

On or after the effective date of the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to render for compensation any service constituting the unlawful practice of law or to otherwise violate any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act. History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 5. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The "effective date of the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act" is June 19, 1987, the effective date of Laws 1987, Chapter 60.
NM Stat § 36-3-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 36 - Attorneys|Article 3 - Immigration and Nationality Law Practice|Section 36-3-6 - Authority of the attorney general.

A. Whenever the public interest so requires, the attorney general shall initiate appropriate proceedings to prevent violations of the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act. B. A person having an interest or right which is or may be adversely affected under the Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act may initiate an action for private remedies in accordance with the procedures of Section 57-12-10 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1987, ch. 60, § 6.