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Section
40-5-10

Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

Section
40-5-20

Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.

Section
40-5-40

Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.

Section
40-5-50

Filing of rules and regulations; effective date; conflict with other laws.

Section
40-5-60

General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class.

Section
40-5-70

Additional provisions concerning Supreme Court rules and rules of the State Board of Law Examiners.

Section
40-5-80

Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.

Section
40-5-210

State Board of Law Examiners.

Section
40-5-220

License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.

Section
40-5-230

Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.

Section
40-5-310

Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.

Section
40-5-320

Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.

Section
40-5-330

Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.

Section
40-5-340

Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.

Section
40-5-350

Soliciting legal business unlawful.

Section
40-5-360

Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.

Section
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.

Section
40-5-380

Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.

Section
40-5-390

Nonrefundable flat fee.

Section
40-5-510

Removal, suspension, and imprisonment of attorneys for contempt or disorderly conduct.

Section
40-5-520

Additional causes of removal or suspension; hearing required.