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Unauthorized practice of law; court appearances.

G.S. 58-70-120
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§ 58-70-120.  Unauthorized practice of law; court appearances. Neither a collection agency nor any representative thereof who is not a duly licensed attorney shall engage in the practice of law.  As used in this section, "practice of law" includes the preparation of warrants or subpoenas.  A collection agency's representative is prohibited from appearing in court on behalf of a creditor except as required by court order or subpoena, and except to submit and explain claims in bankruptcy court. (1979, c. 835; 1989, c. 441, s. 11.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_58/GS_58-70-120.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026

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