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