House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes proposed GS 45A-9, which required closings and settlements under the Good Funds Settlement Act to be supervised and conducted by a licensed attorney. Makes a conforming change to the bill title. Deletes proposed GS 84-8(b), which made any person in violation of GS 84-4 through 84-6 due solely to an inactive license after failure to timely pay state bar dues or failure to comply with continuing legal education requirements guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amends GS 84-8, providing that any person, corporation, or association that violates any of the provisions of GS 84.4 through 84.6 or 84-9 will be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor (Class I felony in previous edition). Prohibits any person from collecting a fee for services performed in violation of GS 84.4 through 84.6, 84-9, or proposed 84-10.1. Makes a conforming change by repealing GS 84-10. Rewrites proposed GS 84-10.1 to clarify that there is a private cause of action for a person who is damaged by any person who (1) violates any of the provisions of GS 84-4 through 84-6 or 84-9, (2) fraudulently holds himself or herself out as a certified paralegal; or (3) knowingly aids and abets another to commit the unauthorized practice of law, to recover damages (was, treble damages) and reasonable attorneys’ fees.