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2523 – Persons Specially Admitted By Local Rules | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law permits lawyers specially admitted before 1968 to continue practicing in certain courts, ensuring legal practice continuity.

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2523 – Persons Specially Admitted By Local Rules

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 2523

Summary

This law allows individuals who were specially admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania before April 23, 1968, to continue practicing in relevant courts. It applies to courts of common pleas and the Philadelphia Municipal Court, permitting these lawyers to maintain their practice without re-admission.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law permits lawyers specially admitted before 1968 to continue practicing in certain courts, ensuring legal practice continuity.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.