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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Lawyers who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state must be a member of The Florida Bar.
As an official arm of the Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar's Division of Lawyer Regulation protects the public by providing a means to address lawyer misconduct. The division accepts and investigates complaints against lawyers, and prosecutes those who engage in unethical conduct.
Most states have a bar that is a government-sanctioned body, charged with the regulation and licensing of attorneys. Some states also have a voluntary bar association that focuses on advancing and improving the legal profession. In other states, one organization serves both functions.
All matters regarding misconduct of attorneys and professional discipline for misconduct are handled by The Florida Bar. You may reach the Bar's Tallahassee offices for more information on filing a complaint at (850) 561-5600 or (800) 342-8060 at extension 5839, or access the Florida Bar Website.
But it does not own the bar association. Instead individual State Bar associations are responsibleMoreBut it does not own the bar association. Instead individual State Bar associations are responsible for regulating the legal profession in their respective States.
The rules of the Supreme Court of Florida require the Bar (staff, investigators, and grievance committee members) to treat inquiries and complaints pending with Bar counsel and grievance committees as confidential matters.
The Florida Bar is charged by the Florida Supreme Court with lawyer regulation as its core function to protect the public and the integrity of the judicial system. The Florida Supreme Court has the constitutional authority and responsibility to regulate the practice of law and oversee the lawyer discipline system.
But it does not own the bar association. Instead individual State Bar associations are responsibleMoreBut it does not own the bar association. Instead individual State Bar associations are responsible for regulating the legal profession in their respective States.