State v. Despain

The State brought this declaratory judgment action in the Court’s original jurisdiction seeking to enjoin defendant from engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. See In re Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules, 309 S.C. 304, 422 S.E. (2d) 123 (1992). We grant the injunction.

FACTS

In its complaint, the State alleges that defendant, who is not licensed to practice law in South Carolina or in any other state, is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by performing services which only a licensed attorney is authorized to perform.

Defendant argues that she merely operates a business which…