From codified expectations to Rules of Professional Conduct, The Florida Bar has many tools with which to promote and regulate professionalism.
Rules of Professional Conduct
Chapter 4 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar covers rules of professional conduct.
The Code for Resolving Professionalism Referrals
An informal peer-to-peer mentoring process for addressing instances of unprofessional conduct
Professionalism Expectations
Established by The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism
Oath of Admission
General principles guiding the practice of law that are sworn to upon admission to The Florida Bar
Guidelines for Professional Conduct
Direction to lawyers and judges concerning how lawyers should conduct themselves in all phases of trial practice.
Local Professionalism Panels
These local panels review complaints about attorneys’ perceived unprofessional behavior.
Creed of Professionalism
Intended to reflect core concepts of professionalism.
CLE Requirement
Interactive instruction focused on the meaning and application of professionalism in daily practice.