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§ 15-19-30. Establishment of Unified State Bar Authorized

In recognition of the fact that attorneys are officers of the courts of this state; that they have the exclusive right to practice law and represent members of the public in connection with their legal affairs; that they are charged with important responsibilities in connection with the administration of justice both in and out of […]

§ 15-19-31. Adoption of Rules for Organization and Government of State Bar

The Supreme Court shall have the authority by appropriate orders, upon recommendation made by the State Bar of Georgia, to adopt rules and regulations for the organization and government of the unified state bar and to define the rights, duties, and obligations of the members therein, including the payment of a reasonable license fee, and […]

§ 15-19-32. Option of Jury Trial Prior to Final Order or Disbarment

The rules and regulations governing the unified state bar shall provide that before a final order of any nature or any judgment of disbarment is entered the attorney involved may elect to have any material issues of fact determined by a jury in the superior court of the county of his residence. History. Ga. L. […]

§ 15-19-33. Procedure for Adoption of Rules

A copy of proposed rules and regulations of the State Bar of Georgia shall be furnished to all members. The Supreme Court shall set down for public hearing the adoption of proposed rules and regulations and any attorney or other person interested may appeal in person or by brief for the purpose of either supporting […]

§ 15-19-34. Amendment of Rules

Rules and regulations of the State Bar of Georgia may be amended upon recommendation of the State Bar of Georgia under such rules and procedures as shall be prescribed by the Supreme Court. History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 70, § 5.