Attorneys must earn the required 15 hours of CLE before January 1, 2026, but have until March 31 to report hours to the Commission.
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I have not lived in Tennessee for years and have been claiming the non-resident exemption. This year I [provided a little advice or Tennessee law/ made a short appearance in court/ filed a legal document and the case closed days later]. Can I claim the non-resident exemption for this compliance year?

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I have not lived in Tennessee for years and have been claiming the non-resident exemption. This year I [provided a little advice or Tennessee law/ made a short appearance in court/ filed a legal document and the case closed days later]. Can I claim the non-resident exemption for this compliance year?

No, if you practiced Tennessee law, even briefly, you cannot claim the exemption for the year. Remember that providing counsel and advice counts as the practice of law.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NON-RESIDENT EXEMPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2026 COMPLIANCE YEAR.