Neb. Sup. Ct. R. 5-303.10

As amended through October 23, 2024
Section 5-303.10 - Practice of law

A judge shall not practice law. A judge may act pro se and may, without compensation, give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a member of the judge's family,* but is prohibited from serving as the family member's lawyer in any forum.

Neb. Sup. Ct. R. 5-303.10

COMMENT

[1] A judge may act pro se in all legal matters, including matters involving litigation and matters involving appearances before or other dealings with governmental bodies. A judge must not use the prestige of office to advance the judge's personal or family interests. See Rule 1.3.

[2] This Rule does not prohibit the practice of law pursuant to military service.