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Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia

Jan 12, 2026, 17:09 by Jennifer Mason
The Supreme Court of Georgia, having considered Motions 2025-9 and 2025-10, ordered on Dec. 19, 2025, that the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia be amended effective Feb. 5, 2026.

Motion 2025-9
Part I – Creation and Organization, Chapter 7, Rule 1-707 ( Senior Lawyers Division)

Motion 2025-10
Part IV – Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Chapter 1, Rule 4-102 (Disciplinary Action, Levels of Discipline; Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct), Rule 1.15 (II) (Safekeeping Property – Trust Account and IOLTA)

Part IV - Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Chapter 2, Rule 4-220 (Notice of Punishment or Acquittal; Administration of Reprimands)

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