In re Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar—Subchapter 4-7 Information About Legal Services

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved amendments to subchapter 4-7 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar concerning information about legal services and lawyer advertising. The amendments address clear and conspicuous disclosures, disclaimers, certification claims, direct written solicitations, and qualifying-provider participation requirements, effective August 21, 2023.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Florida had jurisdiction to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
2. The Court adopted the proposed amendments to Bar Rules 4-7.12, 4-7.13, 4-7.14, 4-7.16, 4-7.18, and 4-7.22.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should exercise its authority to amend subchapter 4-7 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar as proposed by The Florida Bar.
2. What amendments should govern required advertising content, disclaimers, certification claims, direct written solicitations, and qualifying providers.

Disposition

approved