§ 15-19-59. Authorized Actions by Brokers, Associates, and Salepersons
As used in this Code section, the terms “associate broker,” “broker,” and “salesperson” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 43-40-1. A broker, associate broker, or salesperson licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43, a seller of real property or the employee of a seller of real property, or an […]
§ 15-19-17. Effect of Advice of Counsel on Client’s Liability; Redress
Clients shall not be relieved from their liability for damages and penalties imposed by law on the ground that they acted under the advice of their counsel but are entitled to redress from their counsel for unskillful advice. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 384; Code 1868, § 445; Code 1873, § 410; Code 1882, § […]
§ 15-19-60. Consumer Action for Damages for Violations
Any consumer who is a party to a one-to-four family residential real estate transaction or a consumer debtor or a trustee of a consumer debtor in a bankruptcy case that involves a one-to-four family residential real property who is damaged by a violation of this article or a violation of the Supreme Court’s rules or […]
§ 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.
§ 15-19-50. “Practice of Law” Defined
The practice of law in this state is defined as: Representing litigants in court and preparing pleadings and other papers incident to any action or special proceedings in any court or other judicial body; Conveyancing; The preparation of legal instruments of all kinds whereby a legal right is secured; The rendering of opinions as to […]
§ 15-19-51. Unauthorized Practice of Law Forbidden
It shall be unlawful for any person other than a duly licensed attorney at law: To practice or appear as an attorney at law for any person other than himself in any court of this state or before any judicial body; To make it a business to practice as an attorney at law for any […]