The State Bar of Georgia Is Serious About Preventing the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Our company seeks to fully comply with the laws of the State of Georgia's and we trust that you desire the same.

We believe education is an important first step, and the preferable method, for achieving full compliance with Georgia's laws prohibiting the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

I realize that some folks would not recognize the truth if it slapped them in the face. That is why the State Bar of Georgia has an enforcement branch to investigate the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

The State Bar of Georgia is serious about stopping the Unauthorized Practice of Law. If you doubt this statement, just take a look at the State Bar's website, www.gabar.org. You will note the State Bar has a sizeable staff who are dedicated to investigating and stopping the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

http://www.gabar.org/directories/state_bar_staff/#UPL

Unlicensed Practice of Law

"The Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) Department addresses the investigation and prosecution of UPL in Georgia."

Steven J. Kaczkowski, Director (404) 527-8743
steve@gabar.org
John G. Marty, Assistant Director (404) 527-8743 johnm@gabar.org
Lorraine Bell, Legal Secretary (404) 527-8743 lorraine@gabar.org
Robert Tyson, Staff Investigator (404) 527-8743 robertt@gabar.org
Thomas H. Porter, Staff Investigator (404) 527-8743 tom@gabar.org

Additionally, there are multiple districts in Georgia, with each district having lawyers who themselves investigate allegations of the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

UPL Standing CommitteeThis committee is charged with the duty of considering, investigating, and seeking the prohibition of matters pertaining to the unlicensed practice of law and the prosecution of alleged offenders. View Committee Members

UPL District 1 View Committee Members
UPL District 2 View Committee Members
UPL District 3 View Committee Members
UPL District 4 View Committee Members
UPL District 5 View Committee Members
UPL District 6 View Committee Members
UPL District 7 View Committee Members
UPL District 8 View Committee Members
UPL District 9 View Committee Members
UPL District. 10 View Committee Members

I do not list the numerous attorneys employed by the State Bar of Georgia who actually prosecute illegal behaviors.

The point should be clear to all notaries, and attorneys alike, that the State Bar of Georgia is serious about preventing anyone from practicing law in Georgia without a license. Protect yourself and comply with Georgia law; after all, it is the right thing to do.

Burton Fletcher, J.D., MBA
Owner, Georgia Signing Agents.com, LLC
Member, State Bar of Georgia, State Bar of California
NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent
Commissioned Notary, State of Georgia (Lowndes)
Professor, Business Administration (Ret.)
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