Rule 14-802 of the Rules Governing the Utah State Bar creates an exception to the authorization to practice law for an LPP. The exception permits an LPP to assist a client only in the practice areas for which the LPP is licensed. The rule limits an LPP’s possible practice areas to:

• Specific family law matters, such as temporary separation, divorce, parentage, cohabitant abuse, civil stalking, custody and support, or name change;
• Forcible entry and detainer; and
• Debt collection matters in which the dollar amount at issue does not exceed the statutory limit for small claims cases.

Rule 14-802 also enumerates permissible actions for LPPs within the practice areas. Under this rule, an LPP may:

• Enter into a contractual relationship with a natural person (LPPs cannot represent corporations);
• Interview a client to determine the client’s needs and goals;
• Assist a client with completing approved forms and obtaining documents to support those forms;
• Review documents of another party and explain those documents to a client;
• Inform, counsel, assist and advocate for a client in a mediated negotiation;
• Complete a settlement agreement, sign the form and serve the written settlement agreement;
• Communicate with another party or the party’s representative regarding the relevant forms and matters; and
• Explain to a client the court’s order and how it affects the client’s rights and obligations.