The Florida Bar Re: Advisory Opinion-Shore v. Wall

Summary

The Court approved the proposed advisory opinion concluding that the alleged conduct by a nonlawyer asset-recovery company, if true, would constitute the unlicensed practice of law. The conduct included holding out as having legal expertise, representing a property owner in an interpleader action while the owner retained an interest in the proceeds, and preparing documents affecting the owner's legal rights. Chief Justice Canady, dissenting, would have dismissed the proceeding because he believed the Court lacked authority to issue an advisory opinion concerning pending litigation.