Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 13.75

As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 13.75 - Duration, Termination Limits and Disclosures Required -" Practice Pending
(1) No authorization to temporarily practice law under RFA 13.70 et seq., shall become effective until applicant has established to the Oregon State Bar's satisfaction that applicant meets the requirements of RFA 13.70 and, if engaging in the private practice of law, has provided a certificate of insurance establishing that the Applicant's legal activities in the State of Oregon will be covered by a professional liability insurance policy from, or substantially equivalent to, the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund plan.
(2) Upon confirmation that an applicant has met the requirements of RFA 13.70 and, if required, has sufficient insurance coverage to protect Oregon legal consumers, Regulatory Counsel shall provide applicant notice that the applicant is authorized to practice law subject to the terms of RFA 13.70 et seq., and other relevant laws, rules and regulations governing the applicant's practice of law in Oregon.
(3) The ability to practice pending admission under this section shall immediately terminate upon any of the following:
(a) Applicant is admitted to the practice of law in Oregon;
(b) Applicant withdraws the application for admission or if such application is denied;
(c) Applicant becomes disbarred, suspended, or resigns while a disciplinary action is pending in any other jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed to practice law;
(d) A formal complaint is filed against the applicant by the Disciplinary Counsel's Office of the Oregon State Bar;
(e) An indictment is filed against the applicant;
(f) Applicant is not admitted to the practice of law in Oregon within one year of the date that the applicant first filed their application under RFA 13.70(1); or
(g) Applicant does not maintain active membership in good standing with at least one of the jurisdictions identified RFA 13.70(10).
(4) Upon termination of the practice pending admission under RFA 13.75(3)(b) - (g), the applicant shall not undertake any new representation that would require the applicant to be admitted to practice law in Oregon and, within ten days, shall:
(a) cease to occupy an office or other systematic and continuous presence for the practice of law in Oregon unless authorized to do so pursuant to another Rule;
(b) notify all clients being represented in pending matters, and opposing counsel or co-counsel, of the termination of the lawyer's authority to practice pursuant to the authority in this section; and
(c) take all other necessary steps to protect the interests of the lawyer's clients.

Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 13.75

Revised 1/1/2023.