Florida Bar Association News

Florida Supreme Court Requests Rule Change for Lawyer Referrals

The Florida Supreme Court is asking the Florida Bar to prepare a rule that would ban lawyers from using for-profit client referral services that aren’t owned by lawyers. The court issued its order Sept. 24, citing problems with for-profit referral …

Florida Bar Overturns Text Solicitation Ban on Attorneys

You’ve just been in a car accident or accused of a crime. You’re confused and overwhelmed. You need help and don’t know where to turn. Just at your most vulnerable moment, a lawyer steps forward and slips you his card. …