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Rule 6-406. Discovery, Subpoenas and Witnesses.

Upon the written request of a party or the panel’s own motion, discovery may be allowed to the extent, The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of documents, and things, and may do so either upon the arbitrators’ own initiative or upon the request of a party, These subpoenas shall be served and, upon application to the Superior Court in the county in which the, the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action.

Rule 6-404. Stenographic Record.

Any party may ask the Committee to arrange for the taking of a stenographic record of the proceeding., If a party orders a transcript, that party shall acquire and provide a certified copy of the transcript, for the record at no cost to the panel., Other parties are entitled at their own expense to acquire a copy of the transcript by making arrangements, However, it shall not be necessary to have a stenographic record of the hearing.

Rule 6-403. Attendance and Participation at Hearing.

The parties shall have the right to attend and participate in the arbitration hearing at their own expense, It shall be discretionary with the arbitrators whether to allow the attendance of any persons who are, not parties, witnesses, or counsel to one of the parties. , At the discretion of the arbitrators, a party may be permitted to appear or present witness testimony, each other during the hearing. 

Rule 6-306. Compensation.

expense reimbursement; provided, however, that arbitrators selected to serve in disputes in which all the, parties are lawyers may at the discretion of the Committee be compensated, with such compensation to, be paid by the lawyer parties as directed by the Committee.

Rule 6-206. Revocation.

After jurisdiction has been accepted by the Committee, the submission to arbitration shall be irrevocable, except by consent of all parties or by action of the Committee or the arbitration panel for good cause

RULE 6.3 MEMBERSHIP IN LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION

interests adverse to a client of the lawyer., a client of the organization whose interests are adverse to a client of the lawyer., However, there is potential conflict between the interests of such persons and the interests of the lawyer's, If the possibility of such conflict disqualified a lawyer from serving on the board of a legal services, will not be affected by conflicting loyalties of a member of the board.

RULE 6.2 ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS

There is no disciplinary penalty for a violation of this Rule., if undertaking the representation would result in an improper conflict of interest, for example, when, the client or the cause is so repugnant to the lawyer as to be likely to impair the client-lawyer relationship, the obligations of loyalty and confidentiality, and is subject to the same limitations on the client-lawyer, relationship, such as the obligation to refrain from assisting the client in violation of the Rules

RULE 5.6 RESTRICTIONS ON RIGHT TO PRACTICE

restricts the right of a lawyer to practice after termination of the relationship, except an agreement, practice is part of the settlement of a controversy between private parties., The maximum penalty for a violation of this Rule is a public reprimand., leaving a firm not only limits their professional autonomy but also limits the freedom of clients to, the sale of a law practice pursuant to Rule 1.17: Sale of Law Practice.  

RULE 3.9 ADVOCATE IN NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS

appearance is in a representative capacity and shall conform to the provisions of Rules 3.3 (a) through, The maximum penalty for a violation of this rule is a public reprimand., The decision making body, like a court, should be able to rely on the integrity of the submissions made, The requirements of this rule therefore may subject lawyers to regulations inapplicable to advocates, [3] This rule does not apply to representation of a client in a negotiation or other bilateral

RULE 3.2 EXPEDITING LITIGATION

A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the, The maximum penalty for a violation of this rule is a public reprimand., Comment [1] Dilatory practices bring the administration of justice into disrepute., [2] The reasonableness of a lawyer's effort to expedite litigation must be judged by all of the, "Reasonable efforts "do not equate to "instant efforts "and are sufficient if reasonable under the relevant

RULE 3.1 MERITORIOUS CLAIMS AND CONTENTIONS

defense, delay a trial, or take other action on behalf of the client when the lawyer knows or when it, Comment [1] The advocate has a duty to use legal procedure for the fullest benefit of the client's, Accordingly, in determining the proper scope of advocacy, account must be taken of the law's ambiguities, argument on the merits of the action taken or to support the action taken by a good faith argument for, after the filing of the claim; and provided further that the lawyer is not required by rules of procedure

CHAPTER 1 GEORGIA RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF

CHAPTER 1 GEORGIA RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF

Section 8. Electronic Meetings Allowed.

If deemed prudent or necessary, the Center may conduct any meeting by any electronic means that allows, Section 8. Electronic Meetings Allowed.

ARTICLE V ACTIONS AND MEETINGS OF THE CENTER

ARTICLE V ACTIONS AND MEETINGS OF THE CENTER

State Bar Programs

State Bar Programs

What happens if the Beginning Lawyer needs to change to a different Mentor?

Administratively, TILPP refers to a change from one Mentor to another Mentor as a “Migration”., The Migration request is made in writing using the Migration Form., Neither the Beginning Lawyer nor the Mentor is required to report the reason for a Migration request., What happens if the Beginning Lawyer needs to change to a different Mentor?

How long did it take to develop the “Transition Into Law Practice Program?”

See 10 Years In The Making., How long did it take to develop the “Transition Into Law Practice Program?”

How is TILPP administered?

TILPP is operated under the auspices of the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC) pursuant, to its general supervisory authority to administer the continuing legal education rules., The Standards of the Profession Committee is a committee of the CCLC with responsibilities for devising, and recommending policy to the CCLC as to the operation of TILPP.

How do I comply with the mentoring component if I am in Group Mentoring?

Additionally, you are required to complete and submit the Mandatory Advocacy Experiences form., How do I comply with the mentoring component if I am in Group Mentoring?

How do I book a Journey Through Justice?

Determine which dates are available by clicking the calendar HERE and confirm that your preferred date, You may book a tour by emailing your preferred dates to LRE@gabar.org.

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