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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW IN DELAWARE

The unauthorized practice of law, by an individual who is not authorized to practice law in the State of Delaware, includes, but is not limited to, the following conduct:

  • giving legal advice on matters relating to Delaware law;
  • drafting legal documents or pleadings for use by someone other than himself/herself and not under the supervision of a Delaware lawyer;
  • appearing as legal counsel for, or otherwise representing, a person or entity (other than himself/herself) in a court or at a governmental agency proceeding;
  • holding himself/herself out as a Delaware lawyer;
See Rules of the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATEMENT.

Explain in your own words exactly what occurred:

  • What type of case does/did this involve?
  • Be as specific as possible. Please provide:
    • names and contact information of the individual(s) you believe have practiced law without authorization;
    • dates when the unauthorized practice of law occurred;
    • under what circumstances the unauthorized practice of law occurred;
    • names of other persons with knowledge that the unauthorized practice of law occurred.

PROVIDE COPIES OF ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS YOU HAVE WHICH RELATE TO YOUR COMPLAINT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.

SEND THE COMPLETED STATEMENT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY FIRST CLASS MAIL TO:

Office of Disciplinary Counsel
820 N. French Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801-3545

**do not send via certified or registered mail-this may delay receipt of your complaint