Handbook

The 2011-2012 Directory & Handbook is available in a new online version! This enhanced PDF will enable you to access all the information of the printed edition, but in an electronic format. Click the image to the left to get started.

If you would like to download a copy of the Handbook portion, you may click here to view the PDF.

Please note, both versions above are updated as of October 2011. To access the most current information, use the links below for the rules, and use the online member directory search for member information.

 

Organization of the State Bar & Admissions

Part I - Creation & Organization
Part II - Admission to the Bar
Part V - Amendment & Effective Date
State Bar of Georgia Bylaws
Standing Board Policy 100 (Legislative Policy and Procedure)
Standing Board Policy 200 (Annual Statement of Revenue and Expenditures)
Standing Board Policy 300 (Board Attendance Policy)
Standing Board Policy 400 (Retired Board Members)
Standing Board Policy 500 (Special Masters)
Standing Board Policy 600 (Conflicts of Interest)
Standing Board Policy 700 (Document Handling and Disclosure)
Standing Board Policy 800 (Confidentiality)
Standing Board Policy 900 (Whistleblower Non-Retaliation)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 100 (Amicus Brief Policy)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 200 (Use of State Bar Letterhead)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 300 (Board At-Large Appointments)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 400 (Appointments to Bench and Bar Cmte.)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 500 (Fax and E-mail Policy)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 600 (Establishment of Website)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 700 (Use of Copyrighted Materials)
Standing Executive Committee Policy 800 (Fastcase Policy)
Young Lawyers Division Bylaws

Ethics & Discipline

Rules Applicable To Conduct That Occurred Prior To January 1, 2001

Current Rules
Part III (After January 1, 2001) - Reserved
Part IV (After January 1, 2001) - Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct (also includes Disciplinary Proceedings and Advisory Opinion rules)
Internal Rules - Investigative Panel
Rules of the Clerk of the Disciplinary Board
Internal Rules - Review Panel

Advisory Opinions
Formal Advisory Opinion Topical Index
Formal Advisory Opinion Rules Index
Internal Rules - Formal Advisory Opinion Board
Formal Advisory Opinions

State Bar Programs

Judicial