Research Guides : Florida General and Solo Practice: Florida Ethics Resources

Statutes Regulating Professionals and Occupations

Regulation of Professions and Occupations Chapter 454 Attorneys at Law

Florida Ethics Hotline

The Florida Ethics Hotline

The toll free ethics hotline was started in 1984 and was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Members of the Florida Bar in good standing who wish to receive an oral advisory opinion on their own conduct may call 800-235-8619.

Florida Law Practice Blogs

Rules of Professional Conduct

Handbook on Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation
Advertising rules including the Handbook on Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation.
Code of Judicial Conduct for the State of Florida
As Amended through June 19, 2014
Florida’s Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions
Rules Regulating the Florida Bar
The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar contain -- among other topics -- the Bylaws of The Florida Bar Organization, the Rules of Discipline, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and other chapters on specific regulatory topics.
Unlicensed Practice of Law – Consumer Information
ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Florida Adopted the model rules of professional conduct in 1986.

From the ABA Journal

Florida Bar - Ethics

Court Decisions and Opinions

Rules Regulating the Florida Bar

Petition to Amend the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar 4-1.1 and 6-10.3 (Technology)
CHAPTER 4 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT SUBCHAPTER 4-1 CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
Rule 4-1.1 COMPETENCE
Explanation: Within the comment, adds that lawyers may need the assistance of nonlawyers with technological competence, that lawyers must safeguard confidentiality of information including electronically stored information, and that lawyers must understand the benefits and risks of technology used.

Pro Bono

The Florida Bar - Pro Bono Publico In response to a need for legal services to the poor, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that lawyers should aspire to do 20 hours of pro bono work a year or contribute $350 to a legal aid organization. Although this goal, set by the court, is not mandatory, individual reporting of pro bono hours or dollars contributed (if any) is required. This decision does not force involuntary service of lawyers, but it does provide a necessary and accurate picture of the need and fulfillment of legal aid to indigent Floridians.