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Kingston lawyer to pay $50G in penalties f0or practicing law after quitting bar
Staff reports 7:14 a.m.
CONCORD - A former New Hampshire attorney has agreed to resolve an investigation into complaints that she Marshall committed unfair and deceptive acts or practices and engaged in the unauthorized practice of law following her resignation from the practice of law in 2022. The judgment against Keri J. Marshall was approved by the Rockingham County Superior Court on Monday. The settlement resolves an investigation by the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau (the Bureau) into Marshall's conduct in regard to her former law practice, Marshall Law PLLC. The investigation revealed that following Marshall's resignation from the Bar in 2022, Marshall continued to practice law and engaged in several deceptive practices that created the impression that she was still a licensed attorney, according to release from the Attorney Generals Office on Wednesday. Specifically, Marshall continued to meet with, advise, and draft legal documents on behalf of new and existing clients, and used the name "Marshall Law" on signs, business cards, letterhead, and invoices. Multiple consumers reported hiring and paying Marshall to represent them in their legal matters and believing that she was a licensed attorney based on her conduct and deceptive practices. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Marshall is required to:
RSA ยง 358-A:2 makes it unlawful to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the course of trade or commerce in New Hampshire. Complaints of unfair or deceptive acts or practices are investigated and prosecuted by the Bureau and are punishable by a civil penalty of up to $10,000.00 for each violation. If you or someone you know has experienced unfair or deceptive acts or practices by a business, please file a complaint with Bureau by visiting the following link: Consumer Complaints | New Hampshire Department of Justice.
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