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Crossing State Lines: A Practical Guide for Immigration Lawyers When Volunteering Their Services Out of State

9/29/17 AILA Doc. No. 17092931. Ethics

Immigration law practice frequently involves interpreting state laws, raising ethical questions for attorneys practicing in other states. This article from AILA’s PPC discusses ethical considerations in multijurisdictional practice, including engagement letters, out-of-state consults, and research.

For more information on the ethics of this issue, check out AILA's Ethics Compendium.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17092931.