Petitioner has admittedly not been licensed to practice as an attorney and counselor at law either in New York or elsewhere, and this factor alone mandates an affirmance of Special Term's decision. Interpreting the predecessor of section 478 of the Judiciary Law, (former Penal Law, § 270), the Court of Appeals has held that the practice of law in this State, including the giving of legal advice and counsel as well as appearing in courts, is forbidden to all but duly...
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