Illinois State Bar Association Advisory Opinion, No. 13-03

Non-lawyer may not represent party before FINRA in securities arbitration.

A non-lawyer's representation of a party to a securities arbitration proceeding in Illinois constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. In this matter, the issue was brought to the attention of the Illinois State Bar Association by the FINRA arbitration panel chairperson.

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