Statewide Grievance Comm. v. Jolley, No. Cv 00-0072020 (Nov. 13, 2000)

**The Dispute** The Statewide Grievance Committee brought a case against someone named Jolley who was allegedly practicing law without proper authorization. The committee claimed that Jolley was representing himself as a lawyer and offering legal services through a business called "Legal Services, Inc." when he wasn't licensed to do so. **The Court's Decision** The Connecticut Superior Court ruled in favor of the Statewide Grievance Committee. The judge found that Jolley was indeed engaging in unauthorized practice of law. The court issued several orders stopping him from continuing these activities: he was banned from practicing law, prohibited from presenting himself as an officer of the court, and forbidden from using the name "Legal Services, Inc." to offer legal services. **What This Means for Workers** This case serves as an important reminder for workers to verify that anyone offering legal services is properly licensed. When facing workplace issues that require legal help, employees should always check that their attorney is licensed to practice law in their state. Workers can protect themselves by asking for bar numbers and verifying credentials through their state's bar association website before hiring legal representation.