Bar association urges end of residency requirement
1.23.2019
The Albany Times Union reported on NYSBA’s support to repeal the law requiring lawyers admitted to practice in New York to maintain a physical presence here if they live in a different state (may require subscription)
The New York State Bar Association wants to repeal a century-old law that requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York maintain a physical presence here if they live in a different state.
A working group assembled by the association found the law to be “outdated” and determined non-resident attorneys can be served with process, which was the Legislature’s concern when they drafted the law.
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