Could a nonresident lawyer who paid Missouri's Rule 6.01(d) category-three fee practice in Missouri?

Plain-English summary

A lawyer living outside Missouri had paid the category-three fee under Rule 6.01(d) and asked whether that status allowed practice in Missouri.

The opinion answered no. It said the category was only for lawyers who neither resided nor practiced in the state.

Currency note

This 1995 opinion predates Missouri's 2007 amendments to its Rules of Professional Conduct. An official reference note identifies July 1, 2007 amendments to Rules 4-1.9 and 4-1.10. Subsequent rule amendments or later opinions may have changed the analysis. Treat this page as historical context and verify current rules before relying on it.

Common questions

Q: Did payment of the category-three fee authorize Missouri practice?

A: No. The opinion said that fee was for lawyers outside both Missouri residence and practice.

Q: Which rule did the question cite?

A: Rule 6.01(d). The answer gave no separate licensing analysis.

Background and rules framework

The opinion interpreted the scope of the Rule 6.01(d) category-three fee for a nonresident lawyer and cited no other provision.

Citations and references

Other rules:

• Missouri Rule 6.01(d)

See also

• Missouri Informal Op. 20010014: Relocated lawyer pro hac vice
• Missouri Informal Op. 950069: Home office letterhead

Source

• Landing page: https://mo-legal-ethics.org/informal-opinion/950023/

Original opinion text

Reproduced from the official source for research purposes. The linked source is authoritative.

QUESTION: Attorney paid the category 3 fee under Rule 6.01(d) as an attorney who does not reside in Missouri. May attorney practice in Missouri in this status? ANSWER: No. That fee is only available to attorneys who neither reside nor practice in Missouri.