North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 27 - STATE BAR
Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR
Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR
Section .0200 - PROCEDURES FOR THE AUTHORIZED PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Section 01D .0207 - COUNSEL - POWERS AND DUTIES

(1) to initiate an investigation concerning the alleged unauthorized practice of law;

(2) to direct a letter of notice to a respondent when authorized by the chairperson of the Authorized Practice Committee;

(3) to investigate all matters involving alleged unauthorized practice of law whether initiated by the filing of a complaint or otherwise;

(4) to recommend to the chairperson of the Authorized Practice Committee that a matter be dismissed because the complaint is frivolous or falls outside the council's jurisdiction; that a letter of notice be issued; or that the matter be considered by the Authorized Practice Committee to determine whether probable cause exists;

(5) to prosecute all unauthorized practice of law proceedings before the Authorized Practice Committee and the courts;

(6) to represent the State Bar in any trial or other proceedings concerned with the alleged unauthorized practice of law;

(7) to employ assistant counsel, investigators, and other administrative personnel in such numbers as the council may from time to time authorize;

(8) to maintain permanent records of all matters processed and the disposition of such matters;

(9) to perform such other duties as the council may from time to time direct.