Section § 6174

Explanation

This law requires limited liability partnerships that offer legal services to follow all administrative and filing rules set by the State Bar. This includes paying fees, which support the State Bar's regulatory and disciplinary functions. The rules are approved by the Supreme Court.

Pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 16953 of the Corporations Code, a limited liability partnership providing legal services shall comply with all administrative or filing requirements of the State Bar, including, but not limited to, the payment of fees, and all rules and regulations adopted by the board and approved by the Supreme Court. All fees shall be paid into the treasury of the State Bar and shall be used for its regulatory and disciplinary purposes.

Section § 6174.5

Explanation
When applying to register as a Limited Liability Partnership with the State Bar, you must also submit a separate form confirming that you've met specific security requirements as outlined in the Corporations Code.
At the time of filing an Application for Issuance of a Certificate of Registration as a Limited Liability Partnership pursuant to the Rules of the State Bar, an applicant for registration shall also file with the State Bar a separate form stating that the limited liability partnership has complied with the security requirements described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 16956 of the Corporations Code.