Bill > SB629

This bill amends Arkansas state law to allow an officer of a closely held corporation to represent the corporation in court specifically for eviction and unlawful detainer proceedings. Under the proposed changes, a corporation with fewer than 20 shareholders can have one of its own officers represent the company in court during these specific types of legal actions, which typically involve removing tenants from a property. Currently, corporations are generally prohibited from practicing law without a licensed attorney, but this bill creates a narrow exception for small corporations dealing with property-related legal matters. The bill adds a fourth category of exemption to the existing law that prohibits corporations from practicing law, focusing on closely held corporations with limited shareholders who want to handle their own property eviction or unlawful detainer cases without hiring an outside attorney. This change could potentially reduce legal costs for small corporations by allowing them to represent themselves in these specific types of court proceedings.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb629&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R