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§ 40-5-10 — Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

South Carolina·Title 40 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS·Ch. 5 ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
The inherent power of the Supreme Court with respect to regulating the practice of law, determining the qualifications for admission to the bar and disciplining, suspending and disbarring attorneys at law is hereby recognized and declared. The authority conferred on that court in SECTIONS 40-5-10 to 40-5-60 shall be deemed as cumulative thereto.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-96; 1957 (50) 553.

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§ 40-5-10
Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.
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Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.
§ 40-5-210
State Board of Law Examiners.
§ 40-5-220
License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.
§ 40-5-230
Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.
§ 40-5-310
Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.
§ 40-5-320
Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.
§ 40-5-330
Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.
§ 40-5-340
Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.
§ 40-5-350
Soliciting legal business unlawful.
§ 40-5-360
Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.
§ 40-5-370
Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.
§ 40-5-380
Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.
§ 40-5-390
Nonrefundable flat fee.
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Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.
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