Announcement

Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia

Nathan Deal Judicial Center building in Atlanta, Georgia

The Supreme Court of Georgia, having considered Motions 2025-9 and 2025-10, ordered on Dec. 19, 2025, that the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia be amended effective Feb. 5, 2026.

Motion 2025-9

Part I – Creation and Organization, Chapter 7, Rule 1-707 ( Senior Lawyers Division)

Motion 2025-10

Part IV – Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Chapter 1, Rule 4-102 (Disciplinary Action, Levels of Discipline; Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct), Rule 1.15 (II) (Safekeeping Property – Trust Account and IOLTA)

Part IV - Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Chapter 2, Rule 4-220 (Notice of Punishment or Acquittal; Administration of Reprimands)

The exact text of the Supreme Court’s orders can be found on the Supreme Court of Georgia website.

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