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R. Regulating Fla. Bar

Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

October 1, 2026 edition. 526 rules and bylaws as printed (65 bylaws; 12 numbers printed as open or vacant) in 21 chapters; the edition prints 12 rule headings its bookmarks omit, and all are included. Published by The Florida Bar; rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida.

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Chapter 1. GENERAL

IntroductionINTRODUCTION
Rule 1-1NAME
Rule 1-2PURPOSE

1-3. MEMBERSHIP

Rule 1-3.1COMPOSITION
Rule 1-3.2MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
Rule 1-3.3OFFICIAL BAR NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Rule 1-3.4CLER DELINQUENT MEMBERS AND CLER EXEMPT MEMBERS
Rule 1-3.5RETIREMENT
Rule 1-3.6DELINQUENT MEMBERS
Rule 1-3.7REINSTATEMENT TO MEMBERSHIP
Rule 1-3.8RIGHT TO INVENTORY
Rule 1-3.9LAW FACULTY AFFILIATES

1-4. BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Rule 1-4.1COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Rule 1-4.2AUTHORITY; SUPERVISION
Rule 1-4.3COMMITTEES
Rule 1-4.4BOARD COMMITTEES
Rule 1-4.5SECTIONS

1-5. OFFICERS

Rule 1-5.1OFFICERS
Rule 1-5.2DUTIES

1-6. MEETINGS OF THE FLORIDA BAR

Rule 1-6.1ANNUAL MEETING
Rule 1-6.2SPECIAL MEETINGS
Rule 1-6.3NOTICE; RULES OF PROCEDURE

1-7. MEMBERSHIP FEES AND FISCAL CONTROL

Rule 1-7.1BUDGET
Rule 1-7.2OFFICERS’ SALARY
Rule 1-7.3MEMBERSHIP FEES
Rule 1-7.4PROCEDURES
Rule 1-7.5RETIRED, INACTIVE, DELINQUENT MEMBERS

1-8. PROGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS

Rule 1-8.1RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Rule 1-8.2UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW
Rule 1-8.3BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND EDUCATION
Rule 1-8.4CLIENTS’ SECURITY FUND

1-9. YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Rule 1-9.1CREATION
Rule 1-9.2POWERS AND DUTIES
Rule 1-9.3BYLAWS

1-10. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Rule 1-10.1COMPLIANCE

1-11. BYLAWS

Rule 1-11.1GENERALLY
Rule 1-11.2NOTICE OF AMENDMENT
Rule 1-11.3SUPERVISION BY COURT

1-12. AMENDMENTS

Rule 1-12.1AMENDMENT TO RULES; AUTHORITY; NOTICE; PROCEDURES; COMMENTS

1-13. TIME

Rule 1-13.1TIME

1-14. RECORDS

Rule 1-14.1ACCESS TO RECORDS

Chapter 2. BYLAWS OF THE FLORIDA BAR

2-1. SEAL, EMBLEMS, AND SYMBOLS

Bylaw 2-1.1SEAL
Bylaw 2-1.2USAGE

2-2. MEMBERSHIP

Bylaw 2-2.1ATTAINING MEMBERSHIP
Bylaw 2-2.2LAW FACULTY AFFILIATES
Bylaw 2-2.3LIST OF MEMBERS

2-3. BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Bylaw 2-3.1GENERALLY
Bylaw 2-3.2POWERS
Bylaw 2-3.3FORMULA FOR APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bylaw 2-3.4ANNUAL APPORTIONMENT
Bylaw 2-3.5NOMINATION OF MEMBERS
Bylaw 2-3.6ELECTION
Bylaw 2-3.7TERM
Bylaw 2-3.8REMOVAL
Bylaw 2-3.9VACANCY

2-4. OFFICERS

Bylaw 2-4.1DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
Bylaw 2-4.2DUTIES OF PRESIDENT-ELECT
Bylaw 2-4.3DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bylaw 2-4.4QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
Bylaw 2-4.5NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT
Bylaw 2-4.6ELECTION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT
Bylaw 2-4.7PRESIDENT’S ABSENCE
Bylaw 2-4.8PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE ON BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND AS PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT-ELECT

2-5. MEETINGS

Bylaw 2-5.1ANNUAL MEETING
Bylaw 2-5.2RULES OF PROCEDURE

2-6. FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Bylaw 2-6.1EXPENDITURES
Bylaw 2-6.2FISCAL YEAR
Bylaw 2-6.3ANNUAL BUDGET
Bylaw 2-6.4BUDGET COMMITTEE
Bylaw 2-6.5NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE HEARINGS
Bylaw 2-6.6TENTATIVE BUDGET OF BUDGET COMMITTEE
Bylaw 2-6.7PROPOSED BUDGET OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bylaw 2-6.8MEMBERSHIP FEES
Bylaw 2-6.9NOTICE OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS HEARING UPON PROPOSED BUDGET

2-7. SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS

Bylaw 2-7.1RULES APPLICABLE TO SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS
Bylaw 2-7.2DUTIES
Bylaw 2-7.3CREATION OF SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS
Bylaw 2-7.4PROCEDURE FOR CREATION OF SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS
Bylaw 2-7.5LEGISLATIVE ACTION OF SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS

2-8. COMMITTEES

Bylaw 2-8.1ESTABLISHMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
Bylaw 2-8.2COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
Bylaw 2-8.3STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Bylaw 2-8.4COMMITTEE FINANCES

2-9. POLICIES AND RULES

Bylaw 2-9.1AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bylaw 2-9.2ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND WAIVER OF STANDING BOARD POLICIES AND RULES OF ORDER
Bylaw 2-9.3LEGISLATIVE POLICIES
Bylaw 2-9.4ETHICS
Bylaw 2-9.5ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Bylaw 2-9.6RULES OF ORDER
Bylaw 2-9.7INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS, OFFICERS, GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, UPL COMMITTEE MEMBERS, CLIENTS’ SECURITY FUND COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES
Bylaw 2-9.8RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

2-10. AMENDMENTS

Bylaw 2-10.1PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

2-11. WRITING AND SIGNATURES

Bylaw 2-11.1WRITING AND SIGNATURES

Chapter 3. RULES OF DISCIPLINE

3-1. PREAMBLE

Rule 3-1.1PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE
Rule 3-1.2GENERALLY

3-2. DEFINITIONS

Rule 3-2.1GENERALLY

3-3. JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE RULES

Rule 3-3.1SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA; DISCIPLINARY AGENCIES
Rule 3-3.2BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FLORIDA BAR
Rule 3-3.3COUNSEL FOR THE FLORIDA BAR
Rule 3-3.4GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES
Rule 3-3.5CIRCUIT COURT JURISDICTION

3-4. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Rule 3-4.1NOTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF RULES; JURISDICTION OVER LAWYERS OF OTHER STATES AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Rule 3-4.2RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Rule 3-4.3MISCONDUCT AND MINOR MISCONDUCT
Rule 3-4.4CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT
Rule 3-4.5REMOVAL FROM JUDICIAL OFFICE BY THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA
Rule 3-4.6DISCIPLINE BY FOREIGN OR FEDERAL JURISDICTION; CHOICE OF LAW
Rule 3-4.7OATH
Rule 3-4.8CONSENT AGREEMENTS

3-5. TYPES OF DISCIPLINE

Rule 3-5.1GENERALLY
Rule 3-5.2EMERGENCY SUSPENSION AND INTERIM PROBATION
Rule 3-5.3INTERIM SUSPENSION
Rule 3-5.4DIVERSION OF DISCIPLINARY CASES TO PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
Rule 3-5.5PUBLICATION OF DISCIPLINE

3-6. EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN LAWYERS OR FORMER LAWYERS

Rule 3-6.1GENERALLY

3-7. PROCEDURES

Rule 3-7.1CONFIDENTIALITY
Rule 3-7.2PROCEDURES ON CRIMINAL OR PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT; DISCIPLINE ON DETERMINATION OR JUDGMENT OF GUILT OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT; DISCIPLINE ON REMOVAL FROM JUDICIAL OFFICE
Rule 3-7.3REVIEW OF INQUIRIES, COMPLAINT PROCESSING, AND INITIAL INVESTIGATORY PROCEDURES
Rule 3-7.4GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE PROCEDURES
Rule 3-7.5PROCEDURES BEFORE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Rule 3-7.6PROCEDURES BEFORE A REFEREE
Rule 3-7.7PROCEDURES BEFORE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA
Rule 3-7.8PROCEDURES BEFORE A CIRCUIT COURT

Chapter 4. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

PreamblePREAMBLE: A LAWYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

4-1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP

Rule 4-1.1COMPETENCE
Rule 4-1.2OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION
Rule 4-1.3DILIGENCE
Rule 4-1.4COMMUNICATION
Rule 4-1.5FEES AND COSTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Rule 4-1.6CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
Rule 4-1.7CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CURRENT CLIENTS
Rule 4-1.8CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PROHIBITED AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
Rule 4-1.9

4-2. COUNSELOR

Rule 4-2.1ADVISER
Rule 4-2.2OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-2.3EVALUATION FOR USE BY THIRD PERSONS
Rule 4-2.4LAWYER SERVING AS THIRD-PARTY NEUTRAL

4-3. ADVOCATE

Rule 4-3.1MERITORIOUS CLAIMS AND CONTENTIONS
Rule 4-3.2EXPEDITING LITIGATION
Rule 4-3.3CANDOR TOWARD THE TRIBUNAL
Rule 4-3.4FAIRNESS TO OPPOSING PARTY AND COUNSEL
Rule 4-3.5IMPARTIALITY AND DECORUM OF THE TRIBUNAL
Rule 4-3.6TRIAL PUBLICITY
Rule 4-3.7LAWYER AS WITNESS
Rule 4-3.8SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROSECUTOR
Rule 4-3.9

4-4. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS

Rule 4-4.1TRUTHFULNESS IN STATEMENTS TO OTHERS
Rule 4-4.2COMMUNICATION WITH PERSON REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL
Rule 4-4.3DEALING WITH UNREPRESENTED PERSONS
Rule 4-4.4RESPECT FOR RIGHTS OF THIRD PERSONS

4-5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Rule 4-5.1RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTNERS, MANAGERS, AND SUPERVISORY LAWYERS
Rule 4-5.2RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUBORDINATE LAWYER
Rule 4-5.3RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING NONLAWYER ASSISTANTS
Rule 4-5.4PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A LAWYER
Rule 4-5.5UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW; MULTIJURISDICTIONAL PRACTICE OF LAW
Rule 4-5.6RESTRICTIONS ON RIGHT TO PRACTICE
Rule 4-5.7RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING NONLEGAL SERVICES
Rule 4-5.8PROCEDURES FOR LAWYERS LEAVING LAW FIRMS AND DISSOLUTION OF LAW FIRMS

4-6. PUBLIC SERVICE

Rule 4-6.1PRO BONO PUBLIC SERVICE
Rule 4-6.2ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS
Rule 4-6.3MEMBERSHIP IN LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Rule 4-6.4LAW REFORM ACTIVITIES AFFECTING CLIENT INTERESTS
Rule 4-6.5VOLUNTARY PRO BONO PLAN
Rule 4-6.6SHORT-TERM LIMITED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

4-7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES

Rule 4-7.1OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.2OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.3OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.4OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.5OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.6OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.7OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.8OPEN/VACANT
Rule 4-7.9OPEN/VACANT

4-8. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION

Rule 4-8.1BAR ADMISSION AND DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
Rule 4-8.2JUDICIAL AND LEGAL OFFICIALS
Rule 4-8.3REPORTING PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
Rule 4-8.4MISCONDUCT
Rule 4-8.5JURISDICTION
Rule 4-8.6AUTHORIZED BUSINESS ENTITIES

Chapter 5. RULES REGULATING TRUST ACCOUNTS

5-1. GENERALLY

Rule 5-1.1TRUST ACCOUNTS
Rule 5-1.2TRUST ACCOUNTING RECORDS AND PROCEDURES

Chapter 6. LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

6-1. GENERALLY

Rule 6-1.1COMPOSITION OF BOARD
Rule 6-1.2PUBLIC NOTICE
Rule 6-1.3LIABILITY
Rule 6-1.4AMENDMENT
Rule 6-1.5DISQUALIFICATION AS ATTORNEY DUE TO CONFLICT
Rule 6-2FLORIDA DESIGNATION PLAN

6-3. FLORIDA CERTIFICATION PLAN

Rule 6-3.1ADMINISTRATION
Rule 6-3.2CERTIFICATION COMMITTEES
Rule 6-3.3JURISDICTION OF CERTIFICATION COMMITTEES
Rule 6-3.4LIMITATIONS ON THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THE BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND EDUCATION, AND THE CERTIFICATION COMMITTEES
Rule 6-3.5STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION
Rule 6-3.6RECERTIFICATION
Rule 6-3.7INACTIVE STATUS
Rule 6-3.8REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION

6-4. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CIVIL TRIAL LAW

Rule 6-4.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-4.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-4.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-4.4RECERTIFICATION

6-5. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN TAX LAW

Rule 6-5.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-5.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-5.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-5.4RECERTIFICATION

6-6. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN MARITAL AND FAMILY LAW

Rule 6-6.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-6.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-6.3MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LAWYER APPLICANTS
Rule 6-6.4MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Rule 6-6.5RECERTIFICATION

6-7. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES LAW

Rule 6-7.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-7.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-7.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-7.4RECERTIFICATION

6-8. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CRIMINAL LAW

Rule 6-8.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-8.2DEFINITIONS AND COMMITTEE
Rule 6-8.3CRIMINAL TRIAL; MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-8.4CRIMINAL TRIAL RECERTIFICATION
Rule 6-8.5CRIMINAL APPELLATE; MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-8.6CRIMINAL APPELLATE RECERTIFICATION

6-9. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN REAL ESTATE LAW

Rule 6-9.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-9.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-9.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-9.4RECERTIFICATION

6-10. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT RULE

Rule 6-10.1CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Rule 6-10.2ADMINISTRATION
Rule 6-10.3MINIMUM CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION STANDARDS
Rule 6-10.4REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Rule 6-10.5DELINQUENCY AND APPEAL
Rule 6-10.6REINSTATEMENT
Rule 6-10.7CONFIDENTIALITY
Rule 6-10.8DISCIPLINARY ACTION

6-11. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW

Rule 6-11.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-11.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-11.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-11.4RECERTIFICATION
Rule 6-11.5VACANT

6-12. BASIC SKILLS COURSE REQUIREMENT RULE

Rule 6-12.1BASIC SKILLS COURSE REQUIREMENT
Rule 6-12.2ADMINISTRATION
Rule 6-12.3REQUIREMENT
Rule 6-12.4DEFERMENT AND EXEMPTION
Rule 6-12.5NONCOMPLIANCE AND SANCTIONS
Rule 6-12.6REINSTATEMENT
Rule 6-12.7CONFIDENTIALITY
Rule 6-12.8DISCIPLINARY ACTION

6-13. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN APPELLATE PRACTICE

Rule 6-13.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-13.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-13.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-13.4RECERTIFICATION

6-14. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN HEALTH LAW

Rule 6-14.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-14.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-14.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-14.4RECERTIFICATION

6-15. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY LAW

Rule 6-15.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-15.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-15.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-15.4RECERTIFICATION

6-16. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN BUSINESS LITIGATION

Rule 6-16.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-16.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-16.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-16.4RECERTIFICATION

6-17. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME LAW

Rule 6-17.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-17.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-17.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-17.4RECERTIFICATION

6-18. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW

Rule 6-18.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-18.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-18.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-18.4RECERTIFICATION

6-19. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN AVIATION LAW

Rule 6-19.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-19.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-19.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-19.4RECERTIFICATION

6-20. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN ELDER LAW

Rule 6-20.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-20.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-20.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-20.4RECERTIFICATION

6-21. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

Rule 6-21.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-21.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-21.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-21.4RECERTIFICATION

6-22. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN ANTITRUST AND TRADE REGULATION LAW

Rule 6-22.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-22.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-22.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-22.4RECERTIFICATION

6-23. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Rule 6-23.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-23.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-23.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-23.4RECERTIFICATION

6-24. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION LAW

Rule 6-24.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-24.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-24.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-24.4RECERTIFICATION

6-25. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE

Rule 6-25.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-25.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-25.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-25.4RECERTIFICATION
Rule 6-25.5MANNER OF LISTING AREA OF CERTIFICATION

6-26. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Rule 6-26.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-26.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-26.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-26.4RECERTIFICATION

6-27. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN EDUCATION LAW

Rule 6-27.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-27.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-27.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-27.4RECERTIFICATION

6-28. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN ADOPTION LAW

Rule 6-28.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-28.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-28.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-28.4RECERTIFICATION

6-29. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN JUVENILE LAW

Rule 6-29.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-29.2DEFINITIONS AND COMMITTEE
Rule 6-29.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-29.4RECERTIFICATION

6-30. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CONDOMINIUM AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LAW

Rule 6-30.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-30.2DEFINITIONS AND COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Rule 6-30.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-30.4RECERTIFICATION

6-31. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION

Rule 6-31.1GENERALLY
Rule 6-31.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 6-31.3MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 6-31.4INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION RECERTIFICATION

Chapter 7. CLIENTS’ SECURITY FUND RULES

7-1. GENERALLY

Rule 7-1.1GENERALLY
Rule 7-1.2FUND ESTABLISHED
Rule 7-1.3ADMINISTRATION
Rule 7-1.4DEFINITIONS

7-2. COMMITTEE

Rule 7-2.1COMMITTEE’S DUTIES
Rule 7-2.2INVESTIGATIONS
Rule 7-2.3PAYMENTS
Rule 7-2.4PREREQUISITES TO PAYMENT
Rule 7-2.5CLAIMS ORDINARILY DENIED
Rule 7-2.6ASSIGNMENT IN FAVOR OF BAR

7-3. FUNDS

Rule 7-3.1MEMBERSHIP FEES ALLOCATION
Rule 7-3.2GIFTS

7-4. AMENDMENTS

Rule 7-4.1GENERALLY

7-5. RECORDS

Rule 7-5.1ACCESS TO RECORDS

Chapter 8. LAWYER REFERRAL RULE

8-1. GENERALLY

Rule 8-1.1STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PURPOSES

8-2. REQUIREMENTS

Rule 8-2.1REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE SPONSORED BY A LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION
Rule 8-2.2LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION SPONSORED LAWYER REFERRAL BYLAWS
Rule 8-2.3CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Rule 8-2.4APPROVAL OF APPLICATION

8-3. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Rule 8-3.1SUPERVISION
Rule 8-3.2REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

8-4. REVOCATION

Rule 8-4.1REVOCATION

8-5. IMMUNITY

Rule 8-5.1GENERALLY

Chapter 9. LEGAL SERVICES PLANS RULES AND REGULATIONS

9-1. GENERALLY

Rule 9-1.1AUTHORITY
Rule 9-1.2STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PURPOSES
Rule 9-1.3DEFINITIONS

9-2. REQUIREMENTS

Rule 9-2.1REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A PLAN
Rule 9-2.2FORM AND CONTENT OF PLAN APPLICATION
Rule 9-2.3REVIEW OF PLAN APPLICATION BY THE COMMITTEE
Rule 9-2.4APPROVAL OF PLAN BY THE BOARD
Rule 9-2.5RENEWAL
Rule 9-2.6REVOCATION

9-3. MISCELLANEOUS

Rule 9-3.1ACTIVITIES OF MANAGING ATTORNEYS
Rule 9-3.2LIMITATION ON PRACTICE
Rule 9-3.3OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rule 9-3.4AMENDMENTS

Chapter 10. RULES GOVERNING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW

10-1. PREAMBLE

Rule 10-1.1JURISDICTION
Rule 10-1.2DUTY OF THE FLORIDA BAR

10-2. DEFINITIONS

Rule 10-2.1GENERALLY
Rule 10-2.2FORM COMPLETION BY A NONLAWYER

10-3. STANDING COMMITTEE

Rule 10-3.1GENERALLY
Rule 10-3.2DUTIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Rule 10-3.3APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF UPL COUNSEL AND BAR COUNSEL

10-4. CIRCUIT COMMITTEES

Rule 10-4.1GENERALLY

10-5. COMPLAINT PROCESSING AND INITIAL INVESTIGATORY PROCEDURES

Rule 10-5.1COMPLAINT PROCESSING
Rule 10-5.2DISQUALIFICATION AS LAWYER FOR RESPONDENT DUE TO CONFLICT

10-6. PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION

Rule 10-6.1TAKING OF TESTIMONY
Rule 10-6.2SUBPOENAS
Rule 10-6.3RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS

10-7. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE A REFEREE

Rule 10-7.1PROCEEDINGS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Rule 10-7.2PROCEEDINGS FOR INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
Rule 10-7.3ENFORCEMENT OF AWARD OF CIVIL PENALTY

10-8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Rule 10-8.1FILES

10-9. ADVISORY OPINIONS

Rule 10-9.1PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF ADVISORY OPINIONS ON THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW

10-10. IMMUNITY

Rule 10-10.1GENERALLY

10-11. AMENDMENTS

Rule 10-11.1GENERALLY

Chapter 11. RULES GOVERNING THE LAW SCHOOL PRACTICE PROGRAM

11-1. GENERALLY

Rule 11-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 11-1.2ACTIVITIES
Rule 11-1.3REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
Rule 11-1.4CERTIFICATION OF STUDENT
Rule 11-1.5APPROVAL OF LEGAL AID ORGANIZATION
Rule 11-1.6OTHER ACTIVITIES
Rule 11-1.7SUPERVISION
Rule 11-1.8PRACTICE AFTER GRADUATION
Rule 11-1.9CERTIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF OUT-OF-STATE BARS

Chapter 12. EMERITUS LAWYERS PRO BONO PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

12-1. GENERALLY

Rule 12-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 12-1.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 12-1.3ACTIVITIES
Rule 12-1.4SUPERVISION AND LIMITATIONS
Rule 12-1.5CERTIFICATION
Rule 12-1.6WITHDRAWAL OF CERTIFICATION
Rule 12-1.7DISCIPLINE

Chapter 13. AUTHORIZED LEGAL AID PRACTITIONERS RULE

13-1. GENERALLY

Rule 13-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 13-1.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 13-1.3ACTIVITIES
Rule 13-1.4SUPERVISION AND LIMITATIONS
Rule 13-1.5CERTIFICATION
Rule 13-1.6WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATION
Rule 13-1.7DISCIPLINE

Chapter 14. GRIEVANCE MEDIATION AND FEE ARBITRATION

14-1. ESTABLISHMENT

Rule 14-1.1ESTABLISHMENT
Rule 14-1.2JURISDICTION
Rule 14-1.3AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Rule 14-1.4APPLICATION OF RULES AND STATUTES

14-2. STANDING COMMITTEE

Rule 14-2.1GENERALLY

14-3. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS

Rule 14-3.1APPLICATION REQUIRED

14-4. INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS

Rule 14-4.1ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
Rule 14-4.2GRIEVANCE MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS

14-5. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE OR ARBITRATE AND FAILURE TO COMPLY

Rule 14-5.1EFFECT OF REFERRAL TO MEDIATION AND FAILURE TO COMPLY
Rule 14-5.2EFFECT OF AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE AND FAILURE TO COMPLY

14-6. NATURE; ENFORCEMENT OF AWARD; EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PAY

Rule 14-6.1BINDING NATURE; ENFORCEMENT; AND EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PAY AWARD

14-7. IMMUNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Rule 14-7.1IMMUNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Chapter 15. REVIEW OF LAWYER ADVERTISEMENTS AND SOLICITATIONS

15-1. GENERALLY

Rule 15-1.1PURPOSE

15-2. STANDING COMMITTEE ON ADVERTISING

Rule 15-2.1MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
Rule 15-2.2FUNCTIONS
Rule 15-2.3REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC MEMBERS
Rule 15-2.4RECUSAL OF MEMBERS

15-3. PROCEDURE

Rule 15-3.1MEETINGS
Rule 15-3.2RULES

15-4. REPORT OF COMMITTEE

Rule 15-4.1GENERALLY
Rule 15-4.2RECORDS

Chapter 16. FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANCY RULE

Rule 16-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 16-1.2GENERAL CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS
Rule 16-1.3ACTIVITIES
Rule 16-1.4APPLICATION
Rule 16-1.5WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATION
Rule 16-1.6DISCIPLINE
Rule 16-1.7ANNUAL SWORN STATEMENT

Chapter 17. AUTHORIZED HOUSE COUNSEL RULE

17-1. GENERALLY

Rule 17-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 17-1.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 17-1.3ACTIVITIES
Rule 17-1.4CERTIFICATION
Rule 17-1.5TERMINATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF CERTIFICATION
Rule 17-1.6DISCIPLINE
Rule 17-1.7OPEN/VACANT
Rule 17-1.8AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION
Rule 17-1.9CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Chapter 18. MILITARY LEGAL ASSISTANCE COUNSEL RULE

18-1. GENERALLY

Rule 18-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 18-1.2DEFINITIONS
Rule 18-1.3ACTIVITIES
Rule 18-1.4SUPERVISION AND LIMITATIONS
Rule 18-1.5CERTIFICATION
Rule 18-1.6WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATION
Rule 18-1.7DISCIPLINE

Chapter 19. CENTER FOR PROFESSIONALISM

Rule 19-1.1PURPOSE
Rule 19-1.2RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
Rule 19-1.3FUNDING
Rule 19-1.4STAFFING, OPERATION, AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

Chapter 20. FLORIDA REGISTERED PARALEGAL PROGRAM

20-1. PREAMBLE

Rule 20-1.1PURPOSE

20-2. DEFINITIONS

Rule 20-2.1GENERALLY

20-3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Rule 20-3.1REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

20-4. REGISTRATION

Rule 20-4.1GENERALLY

20-5. INELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION OR RENEWAL

Rule 20-5.1GENERALLY
Rule 20-5.2DUTY TO UPDATE

20-6. CONTINUING EDUCATION

Rule 20-6.1GENERALLY

20-7. CODE OF ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY

Rule 20-7.1GENERALLY

20-8. REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION

Rule 20-8.1PARALEGAL COMMITTEES
Rule 20-8.2DUTIES AND AUTHORITY
Rule 20-8.3COMPLAINT PROCESSING
Rule 20-8.4INVESTIGATION
Rule 20-8.5SUBPOENAS
Rule 20-8.6DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS
Rule 20-8.7REVIEW OF DISTRICT PARALEGAL COMMITTEE ACTION
Rule 20-8.8FILES

20-9. IMMUNITY

Rule 20-9.1GENERALLY

20-10. AMENDMENTS

Rule 20-10.1GENERALLY

Chapter 21. MILITARY SPOUSE AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN FLORIDA

21-1. PREAMBLE

Rule 21-1.1PURPOSE

21-2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Rule 21-2.1ELIGIBILITY

21-3. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Rule 21-3.1CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

21-4. PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENT

Rule 21-4.1ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENT

21-5. RENEWAL

Rule 21-5.1ANNUAL RENEWAL

21-6. TERMINATION

Rule 21-6.1TERMINATION

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Rule 1-3.10APPEARANCE BY NON-FLORIDA LAWYER IN A FLORIDA COURT

Rule 1-3.11APPEARANCE BY NON-FLORIDA LAWYER IN AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING IN FLORIDA

Bylaw 2-3.10MEETINGS

Bylaw 2-3.11ELECTRONIC MEETINGS

Bylaw 2-3.12EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Bylaw 2-6.10HEARING AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET BY BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Bylaw 2-6.11FILING OF BUDGET WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA

Bylaw 2-6.12AMENDMENT OF THE BUDGET

Bylaw 2-6.13APPROPRIATIONS OF THE BUDGET

Bylaw 2-6.14DISBURSEMENTS

Bylaw 2-6.15CONTINUATION OF FUNDING

Bylaw 2-6.16ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT

Bylaw 2-9.9

PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMS

Bylaw 2-9.10MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM

Bylaw 2-9.11ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS SUFFERING FROM IMPAIRMENT RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Rule 3-7.9

CONSENT JUDGMENT

Rule 3-7.10REINSTATEMENT AND READMISSION PROCEDURES

Rule 3-7.11GENERAL RULE OF PROCEDURE

Rule 3-7.12DISCIPLINARY RESIGNATION FROM THE FLORIDA BAR SUNSETTED 1-1-06

Rule 3-7.12DISCIPLINARY REVOCATION OF ADMISSION TO THE FLORIDA BAR

Rule 3-7.13INCAPACITY

Rule 3-7.14FLORIDA STATUTES SUPERSEDED

Rule 3-7.15PROCEDURES ON FROZEN TRUST ACCOUNTS

Rule 3-7.16LIMITATION ON TIME TO OPEN INVESTIGATION

Rule 3-7.17VEXATIOUS CONDUCT AND LIMITATION ON FILINGS

Rule 3-7.18DISPOSITION OF INQUIRIES OR COMPLAINTS REFERRED TO THE BAR BY MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST; FORMER CLIENT

Rule 4-1.10IMPUTATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; GENERAL RULE

Rule 4-1.11SPECIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR FORMER AND CURRENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Rule 4-1.12FORMER JUDGE OR ARBITRATOR, MEDIATOR OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY NEUTRAL

Rule 4-1.13ORGANIZATION AS CLIENT

Rule 4-1.14CLIENT WITH DIMINISHED CAPACITY

Rule 4-1.15SAFEKEEPING PROPERTY

Rule 4-1.16DECLINING OR TERMINATING REPRESENTATION

Rule 4-1.17SALE OF LAW PRACTICE

Rule 4-1.18DUTIES TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENT

Rule 4-1.19COLLABORATIVE LAW PROCESS IN FAMILY LAW

ADVOCATE IN NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS

Rule 4-7.10

OPEN/VACANT

Rule 4-7.11APPLICATION OF RULES

Rule 4-7.12REQUIRED CONTENT

Rule 4-7.13DECEPTIVE AND INHERENTLY MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

Rule 4-7.14POTENTIALLY MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

Rule 4-7.15UNDULY MANIPULATIVE OR INTRUSIVE ADVERTISEMENTS

Rule 4-7.16PRESUMPTIVELY VALID CONTENT

Rule 4-7.17PAYMENT FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION

Rule 4-7.18DIRECT CONTACT WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS

Rule 4-7.19EVALUATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Rule 4-7.20EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FILING AND REVIEW REQUIREMENT

Rule 4-7.21FIRM NAMES AND LETTERHEAD

Rule 4-7.22REFERRALS, DIRECTORIES AND POOLED ADVERTISING

Rule 6-3.9

MANNER OF CERTIFICATION

Rule 6-3.10RIGHT OF APPEAL

Rule 6-3.11FEES

Rule 6-3.12CONFIDENTIALITY

Rule 6-3.13AMENDMENTS

Rule 6-3.14SUNSET OF CERTIFICATION AREAS