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Sperry v. Florida
United States Supreme Court
373 U.S. 379 (1963)
- Written by Kate Luck, JD
Facts
Alexander Sperry (defendant) was a nonlawyer licensed to practice before the United States Patent Office (the patent office). Sperry maintained an office in Florida and represented Florida residents before the patent office but was not licensed by the Florida state bar (plaintiff) to practice law. The Florida bar filed suit to enjoin Sperry from practicing patent law in Florida. The Florida Supreme Court granted the injunction, finding that under Florida law, Sperry’s actions constituted the unauthorized practice of law. Sperry petitioned the United States Supreme Court, seeking to have the injunction vacated.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Warren, C.J.)
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