Legal Question in Education Law in Missouri

''Posing as a lawyer''

I received a letter today from a supposed ATTORNEY AT LAW. There was no letterhead and the sentence structure was ridiculous. I did a search on attorneys in that area and found none. I did a search on the phone # and it came up matching name but was listed as a home #. IS IT AGAINGST THE LAW TO POSE AS BEING SOMEONE'S ATTORNEY? IS THERE A WEBSITE YOU COULD RECOMMEND THAT I MIGHT FIND OUT FOR SURE IF THIS IS AN ATTORNEY?


Asked on 9/13/06, 4:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: ''Posing as a lawyer''

There is a website, but it is closed to the public. You can call the Missouri Supreme Court, Attorney Enrollment section, and they can tell you if a person is a lawyer in Missouri, and if their license is in good standing.

A person who impersonates an attorney can be subject to sanction under certain conditions.

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Answered on 9/13/06, 6:25 pm


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