Can immigration lawyers displaced by Hurricane Katrina practice law in other states without a license?
Immigration lawyers have always had greater flexibility to practice in other states than where they took the bar examination because immigration law is strictly federal in nature. However, beyond this, state bars in states bordering those directly affected by the hurricane have issued memoranda in recent days making it clear that they will be flexible. A good place to go for more information on this topic is www.helpkatrinalawyers.org. Texas is a good example of a state that has quickly moved to make things easier. The Texas Supreme Court ordered that displaced lawyers from regions affected by Hurricane Katrina would be permitted temporarily to practice law in Texas. The Texas Supreme Court also instructed the State Bar to withhold for 30 days suspensions due to nonpayment of fees for Texas licenses for those lawyers from affected regions with Texas licenses. Additionally, late fees will be waived for those applicants from Katrina-affected regions who are planning to take the next Texa
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