204 Pa. Code § 91.95 - Additional steps to be taken to disengage from the practice of law

(a) Cease and desist from using all forms of communication that convey eligibility to practice. Enforcement Rule 217(d)(2) provides that in addition to the steps that a formerly admitted attorney must promptly take under other provisions of this section to disengage from the practice of law, a formerly admitted attorney shall promptly cease and desist from using all forms of communication that expressly or implicitly convey eligibility to practice law in the state courts of Pennsylvania, including but not limited to professional titles, letterhead, business cards, signage, websites, and references to admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

(b) Additional steps for certain types of discipline or disability . Enforcement Rule 217(d)(3) provides that in cases of disbarment, suspension for a period exceeding one year, temporary suspension under Enforcement Rule 208(f) or 213(g), or disability inactive status under Enforcement Rule 216 or 301, a formerly admitted attorney shall also promptly:

(1) resign all appointments as personal representative, executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, receiver, trustee, agent under a power of attorney, or other fiduciary position;

(2) close every IOLTA, Trust, client and fiduciary account;

(3) properly disburse or otherwise transfer all client and fiduciary funds in his or her possession, custody or control; and

(4) take all necessary steps to cancel or discontinue the next regular publication of all advertisements and telecommunication listings that expressly or implicitly convey eligibility to practice law in the state courts of Pennsylvania.

(c) Compliance records and submission thereof. Enforcement Rule 217(d)(3) further provides that the formerly admitted attorney shall maintain records to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section and shall provide proof of compliance at the time the formerly admitted attorney files the verified statement required by § 91.96 of this Subchapter E.

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204 Pa. Code § 91.95

The provisions of this § 91.95 adopted January 30, 2015, effective 3/2/2015, 45 Pa.B. 544; amended October 29, 2020, effective in 30 days from date of publication, 51 Pa.B. 781.