Attorney Grievance Commission v. Brisbon

**What Happened** This case involved an attorney named Brisbon who had been suspended from practicing law but continued working as an immigration consultant. The Attorney Grievance Commission argued that by providing immigration services while her law license was suspended, Brisbon was illegally practicing law without authorization. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled against Brisbon and upheld her indefinite suspension from practicing law. The court rejected all seven of Brisbon's arguments challenging the hearing judge's findings. The court determined that Brisbon had indeed engaged in unauthorized practice of law by working as an immigration consultant while her bar license was suspended. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling is important for workers who use immigration consultants or similar services. It shows that courts take seriously the requirement that only licensed attorneys can provide legal services. Workers should verify that anyone offering legal advice or representation has a valid, active license to practice law. The case also demonstrates that professionals who lose their licenses cannot simply switch to a different title (like "consultant") to continue providing the same services. This protects workers from potentially receiving inadequate legal help from unlicensed practitioners.