GENERAL RULE 24

               DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW

 (a)  General Definition:  The practice of law is the
 application of legal principles and judgment with regard
 to the circumstances or objectives of another entity or
 person(s) which require the knowledge and skill of a
 person trained in the law.  This includes but is not
 limited to:

 (1)  Giving advice or counsel to others as to their
 legal rights or the legal rights or responsibilities of
 others for fees or other consideration.

 (2)  Selection, drafting, or completion of legal
 documents or agreements which affect the legal rights of
 an entity or person(s).

 (3)  Representation of another entity or person(s) in a
 court, or in a formal administrative adjudicative
 proceeding or other formal dispute resolution process or
 in an administrative adjudicative proceeding in which
 legal pleadings are filed or a record is established as
 the basis for judicial review.

 (4)  Negotiation of legal rights or responsibilities on
 behalf of another entity or person(s).

 (b)  Exceptions and Exclusions:  Whether or not they
 constitute the practice of law, the following are
 permitted:

 (1)  Practicing law authorized by a limited license to
 practice pursuant to Admission to Practice Rules 8 (special
 admission for: a particular purpose or action; indigent
 representation; educational purposes; emeritus membership;
 house counsel), 9 (legal interns), 12 (limited practice for
 closing officers), or 14 (limited practice for foreign law
 consultants).

 (2)  Serving as a courthouse facilitator pursuant to court
 rule.

 (3)  Acting as a lay representative authorized by
 administrative agencies or tribunals.

 (4)  Serving in a neutral capacity as a mediator, arbitrator,
 conciliator, or facilitator.

 (5)  Participation in labor negotiations, arbitrations or
 conciliations arising under collective bargaining rights or
 agreements.

 (6)  Providing assistance to another to complete a form
 provided by a court for protection under RCW chapters 10.14
 (harassment) or 26.50 (domestic violence prevention) when no
 fee is charged to do so.

 (7)  Acting as a legislative lobbyist.

 (8)  Sale of legal forms in any format.

 (9)  Activities which are preempted by Federal law.

 (10) Serving in a neutral capacity as a clerk or court
 employee providing information to the public pursuant to
 Supreme Court Order.

 (11) Such other activities that the Supreme Court has
 determined by published opinion do not constitute the
 unlicensed or unauthorized practice of law or that have been
 permitted under a regulatory system established by the Supreme
 Court.

 (c)  Non-lawyer Assistants:  Nothing in this rule shall
 affect the ability of non-lawyer assistants to act under
 the supervision of a lawyer in compliance with Rule 5.3
 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

 (d)  General Information:  Nothing in this rule shall
 affect the ability of a person or entity to provide
 information of a general nature about the law and legal
 procedures to members of the public.

 (e)Governmental agencies:  Nothing in this rule shall
 affect the ability of a governmental agency to carry out
 responsibilities provided by law.

 (f)  Professional Standards:  Nothing in this rule shall
 be taken to define or affect standards for civil
 liability or professional responsibility.

[Adopted effective September 1, 2001;
amended effective April 30, 2002.]