R. Regulating Fla. Bar 16-1.1 · Chapter 16. FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANCY RULE
PURPOSE
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
The purpose of this chapter is to permit a person who is admitted to practice in a foreign country as an attorney, counselor at law, or the equivalent to act as a foreign legal consultant in the state of Florida. This chapter authorizes an attorney licensed to practice law in 1 or more foreign countries to be certified by the Supreme Court of Florida, without examination, to render services in this state as a legal consultant regarding the laws of the country in which the attorney is admitted to practice.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Added July 23, 1992, effective Jan. 1, 1993 (605 So.2d 252).
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