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Ive always done it. Never had an issue
I think it’s unauthorized practice because you usually have to submit some sort of letter of rep to negotiate on someone else’s behalf... you cannot rep someone in most states unless you’re a public adjuster
ID attorney here. Some bigger plaintiff firms have "negotiators" who will reach out and discuss settlement and I don't think they're barred. Usually there's a rep letter from an attorney at the firm though. And you won't get much beyond a nuisance payment without filing a complaint
I would look at the practice rules in your state. I would also look at who the defendants are and where they can be sued. If a defendant, like a corporate employer, could be sued in your jurisdiction. I would not see a problem. If the plaintiffs are from your state, that would make me more comfortable as you are giving them advice where they live. Finally, if you could find a local counsel with whom you’d partner on a pro hac basis if suit were to be filed, that might help your cause.
99% sure in most states you need to still associate with local counsel, even if suit is not field.
Obvious exemption being if you have good faith basis to file suit in your own jurisdiction.
I know that Nevada is the strictest state and you shouldn’t do this there.
Places have “case managers” who negotiate files, however I believe it must be finalized by an attorney. My suggestion would be always use an attorney if possible
On small MVA cases (soft tissue) where plaintiff lives in my state and treated in my state but had accidnet in another state while on vacation, I’ll handle.
Bigger cases (surgical, wrongful death, etc), I associate with local counsel for something like 85/15 split.
You can always threaten to use pro hac vice to get permission if it goes to litigation.