What constitutes legal advice?

What constitutes legal advice?

  • Explaining the meaning of a particular statutory provision or rule
  • Giving an interpretation of case law
  • Explaining the result of taking or not taking an action in a case
  • Helping you complete forms, or advising you regarding what is legally required when a form elicits information from you
  • Telling you whether jurisdiction is proper in a case
  • Telling you whether a complaint properly presents a claim
  • Providing advice on the best procedure to accomplish a particular goal
  • Applying a rule or statute
  • Explaining who should receive proper notice or service