Helene

Tallahassee, Fla. — Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, The Florida Bar has launched an emergency hotline to combat potential unethical behavior by attorneys in the region. The initiative gears towards protecting residents from illicit solicitation and preserving the integrity of legal services during this critical period. As residents grapple with the aftermath of the hurricane, The Florida Bar is actively enforcing its rules prohibiting improper solicitation by lawyers. Under the Bar’s regulations, attorneys are forbidden from soliciting clients through direct contact, third-party communications, or unsolicited mailings within 30 days following a disaster. Roland … Read more