It is the duty of attorneys at law:
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 391; Code 1868, § 452; Code 1873, § 417; Code 1882, § 417; Civil Code 1895, § 4427; Civil Code 1910, § 4965; Code 1933, § 9-601.
Cross references.
Establishment of attorney-client privilege, § 24-5-501 .
Editor’s notes.
In light of the inherent power of the judiciary to regulate the bar, this section is directory only. See Wallace v. Wallace, 225 Ga. 102 , 166 S.E.2d 718 (1969) and Sams v. Olah, 225 Ga. 497 , 169 S.E.2d 790 (1969). See also the Code of Professional Responsibility in the Rules and Regulations for Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Appearance by attorneys; signing of pleadings, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Office of State Administrative Hearings, Administrative Rules of Procedure, Rule 616-1-2-.34.
Law reviews.
For article, “Legal Ethics and the Lawyer’s Duty of Loyalty,” see 29 Emory L.J. 909 (1981).
For article, “Toward a Parent-Inclusive Attorney-Client Privilege,” see 53 Ga. L. Rev. 991 (2019).
For note, “Conflicts of Interest in the Liability Insurance Setting,” see 13 Ga. L. Rev. 973 (1979).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-19-1. Scope of Admission to Practice
§ 15-19-2. Rules Governing Board of Examiners; Amount and Disposition of Examination Fees
§ 15-19-3. Rules Governing Examinations; Time and Place Thereof
§ 15-19-4. Duties of Attorneys
§ 15-19-5. Authority of Attorney to Bind Client
§ 15-19-6. Handling Client’s Funds
§ 15-19-8. Relief From Acts of Unauthorized Attorney
§ 15-19-9. Unauthorized Appearance as Contempt; Penalty
§ 15-19-10. Which of Several Counsel to Be Given Preference in Absence of Client
§ 15-19-11. Attorney’s Retainer; Recovery for Services Rendered
§ 15-19-13. Right to Fees in Claim Cases
§ 15-19-14. Liens for Services Rendered; Priority; Modes of Enforcement; Other Rights
§ 15-19-15. Satisfaction of Liens
§ 15-19-16. Liability of Attorneys
§ 15-19-17. Effect of Advice of Counsel on Client’s Liability; Redress