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UPL Rules and Statutes

I. Rules

Rules and Regulations for Organization of the State Bar of Georgia:

II. UPL Statutes

O.C.G.A. § 15-19-50 – "Practice of Law", defined
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-51 – Unauthorized practice of law forbidden
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-52 – Lawful acts by parties involved;
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-53 – Examination of abstract titles;
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-54 – Furnishing of information or clerical services to attorney permitted
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-55 – Certain solicitation prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-56 – Penalty for prohibited conduct
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-57 – Investigation of unauthorized practice of law
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-58 – Injunctive relief, venue; procedure; other remedies not curtailed
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-59 – Authorized actions by brokers, associates, and salespersons
O.C.G.A. § 15-19-60 – Consumer action for damages for violations

III. Related Statutes

O.C.G.A. § 16-8-3 – Theft by deception
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-9-1 & 16-9-2 – Forgery
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20 – False statements and writings
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.1 – Filing false documents
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-70 – Perjury
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-71 – False swearing
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-96 – Impersonating another in the course of an action
O.C.G.A. § 41-2-1 et seq. – Abatement of nuisances generally
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-20 – Notaries Public