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Congratulations to new Washington County Solicitor General Carl Cansino
The Sandersville Georgian To the Editor: On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I am writing to extend, Cansino of the Cansino Law Firm LLC in Milledgeville on his appointment by Gov., Cansino will be well served by his 39 years of experience in the legal profession., He also serves on the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors and previously served as an assistant district, Twyman President, State Bar of Georgia
RULE 1.5 FEES
Upon conclusion of a contingent fee matter, the lawyer shall provide the client with a written statement, A written statement concerning the fee reduces the possibility of misunderstanding., Otherwise, the client might have to bargain for further assistance in the midst of a proceeding or transaction, of the State Bar of Georgia's Fee Arbitration Program, regardless of whether the attorney seeks agreement, fee disputes, such as an arbitration or mediation procedure established by the State Bar of Georgia,
Rule 8-102. Definition.
(b) “Active member” shall include any person licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and who, is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia., (f) “Inactive member” shall include any person licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia who has, (i) A “newly admitted active member” is one who becomes an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, Legal ethics sets forth the minimal standards of professional conduct required of a lawyer, the violation
Rule 8-104. Education Requirements and Exemptions.
Any active member having (1) reached 40 years as an active member of the State Bar of Georgia (2) without, having been suspended or disbarred for violating the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct shall be, Any active member of the Board of Bar Examiners shall be exempt from the continuing legal education requirements, The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House of Representatives, , other members of the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives, United States Senators
Rule 8-107. Hours and Accreditation.
that this course has been approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar, the name and State Bar membership number of each Georgia attendee; and (ii) The required provider fee, Supreme Court, officers of the State Bar of Georgia, members of the Overview Committee, members of the, Education of the State Bar of Georgia., with the State Bar or CCLC.
Rule 8-108. Compliance Period and Noncompliance.
The CLE compliance period and deadline date are listed on the State Bar of Georgia website and each member's, the membership records of the State Bar of Georgia., the date of the notice of noncompliance sent by the Commission., Upon receipt from the Commission of a report of noncompliance, the Supreme Court of Georgia shall enter, from the practice of law until further order of the Court.
Rule 8-109. Reinstatement.
An active member suspended under the provisions of these rules may be reinstated by the Court upon motion, of a reinstatement fee fixed by the Commission., The motion by the CCLC for reinstatement shall include confirmation of CLE compliance, a statement that, the Unlicensed Practice of Law department has had no complaints of the lawyer practicing law while suspended, with its recommendation that the Court rescind the suspension of the member., Reinstatement.
Rule 8-111. Immunity.
The State Bar of Georgia, its Board of Governors, its Executive Committee, the Commission on Continuing, Lawyer Competency, the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism, their employees, board of, directors, members, and liaisons, shall be absolutely immune from civil liability in the performance, of their official duties pursuant to these rules.
Rule 8-103. Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency.
and six by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, one shall be designated by the Executive, Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, one shall be the chair of the Board of the Institute of Continuing, Division of the State Bar of Georgia., The Executive Director of the State Bar of Georgia, the Director of the Institute of Continuing Legal, Education of the State Bar of Georgia, the Executive Director of the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism
Rule 8-112. Foreign Law Consultants.
Foreign law consultant members of the State Bar of Georgia shall be subject to and shall comply with, the provisions of this Part VIII in the same manner and to the extent as active members of the State, Bar of Georgia.
Congratulations to GEFA Executive Director Trey Bennett
Daily Report The Braselton News Jackson Herald, Jefferson To the Editor: On behalf of the State Bar, A member of the Georgia Bar since 2013, Mr., Bennett most recently served as general counsel and grants division director of the Governor’s Office, We wish him well in this capacity of state leadership. Sincerely, Christopher P., Twyman President, State Bar of Georgia
Proposed Amendments to the Uniform Rules for Superior Court
*This notice was inadvertently omitted from the Fall 2025 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal., The original deadline for comments has been extended.* At its business meeting on July 20, 2025, the, A copy of the proposed amendments may be found at the Council’s website at georgiasuperiorcourts.org, Should you have any comments on the proposed amendments, please submit them in writing to the Council, of Superior Court Judges by email to uniformrules@cscj.org., Proposed Amendments to the Uniform Rules for Superior Court
Section 8. Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past-President shall be a member of all Standing Committees and shall have such other responsibilities, as are assigned by the President, the YLD membership at any regular meeting, or the Executive Committee, Section 8. Immediate Past President
Section 6. Amendment or Repeal.
These Bylaws, or any provision of these Bylaws, may be amended or repealed at any annual, midyear or, called meeting of the members, by a majority of the members present, provided that the number of voting, for the amendment or repeal is not less than fifty., Section 6. Amendment or Repeal.
Section 3. Vacancies in Committees.
A vacancy in any committee, except for the Executive Committee unless otherwise provided for by the Rules, or the Bylaws, shall be filled by Presidential appointment, and the appointee shall hold office for, the unexpired term or until his or her successor is chosen., Section 3. Vacancies in Committees.
Section 13. Recount.
Any candidate dissatisfied with the result of the count may file a written recount request with the Executive, The Executive Director shall notify the President of the request for a recount and the President shall, direct the Elections Committee to review the request(s)., all candidates in the disputed election and any other concerned parties., The results of the recount shall be final., Section 13. Recount.
Section 3. Duties.
The Executive Director shall perform the duties prescribed by the Board of Governors and those delegated, by the President, Secretary, and Treasurer., Section 3. Duties.
Section 2. Duties.
The Executive Committee shall exercise all of the powers of the Board of Governors between meetings, of the Board and shall report to each meeting of the Board., In lieu of meeting in person, and with notice to all Executive Committee members, the Executive Committee, Specially called Executive Committee meetings may occur upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of, the entire membership of the Executive Committee., Section 2. Duties.
Section 11. Meetings.
(a) The Board of Governors shall meet during or immediately after the adjournment of the the annual and, midyear meetings of the members or on the following day, as the incoming President may direct., There shall be at least one additional regular meeting of the Board in the Spring of each year, at such, Upon the request of 20 members of the Board of Governors, the President or the Executive Director shall, Each member of the Board shall receive at least 10 days notice by email of each meeting of the Board, Section 11. Meetings.
Section 9. Quorum.
Forty members of the Board of Governors representing at least five judicial circuits shall constitute, a quorum for the transaction of business at any Board meeting., Section 9. Quorum.