Rule 12.2 Investigative Authority

Pursuant to ORS 9.164, the Unlawful Practice of Law Committee shall investigate on behalf of the Bar complaints of the unlawful practice of law. For purposes of this rule, “unlawful practice of law” means (1) the practice of law in Oregon, as defined by the Supreme Court, by a person who is not an active licensee of the Bar and is not otherwise authorized by law to practice law in Oregon; or (2) holding oneself out, in any manner, as authorized to practice law in Oregon when not authorized to practice law in Oregon.