State bar of georgia ethics hotline. These opinions are also published in the california compendium on professional responsibility and conduct which is available from the state bar by calling 415 538 2148. The office of the general counsel operates a lawyer helpline for members of the state bar of georgia who are faced with dilemmas involving ethics issues hawaii disciplinary board of the hawaii supreme court law ethics advice for hawaii lawyers. A message from the state bar of georgia as advocates servants and justice seekers the state bar opposes inequality in our justice system we fight bigotry and racism and we seek fairness and equity for all.
The ethics hotline can be reached by calling 800 238 4427 800 2 ethics within california or 415 538 2150 from outside of california. The rules of professional conduct are found at part iv chapter 1 of the bar rules. If you have any questions about the directory or need additional information about the status of.
6168 or 608 250 6168 monday through friday 9 am. With a few exceptions attorneys who wish to practice law in georgia are required to be members of the state bar of georgia. However because of privacy concerns some attorneys may list only a minimum amount of information in the member directory.
Although the supreme court of georgia retains ultimate authority to regulate the legal profession the state bar of georgias office of the general counsel serves as the courts arm to investigate and prosecute claims that a lawyer has violated the ethics rules. Ethics hotline 800 444 9404 ext. Effective june 15 the state bars offices in san francisco and los angeles resumed full operations to the public with appropriate precautions in place.
View bar rules ethics discipline. Send the completed form and payment to the office of the general counsel state bar of georgia 104 marietta st suite 100 atlanta ga 30303 attn. As of march 17 the state bars offices in san francisco and los angeles are closed to the public with all staff required to telecommute.
The ethics hotline is a confidential research service for attorneys seeking guidance on their professional responsibilities. 608 257 3838 800 728 7788 nationwide org service wisbar wisbar service org. The check should be made payable to state bar of georgia.