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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-19-30. Establishment of unified state bar authorized.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-19-30. Establishment of unified state bar authorized.

In recognition of the fact that attorneys are officers of the courts of this state; that they have the exclusive right to practice law and represent members of the public in connection with their legal affairs; that they are charged with important responsibilities in connection with the administration of justice both in and out of the courts; and that for these reasons a strong legal profession is in the public interest, the Supreme Court of this state is authorized to establish as an administrative arm of the court a unified self-governing bar association which shall be known as the ‘‘State Bar of Georgia,’’ composed of all persons licensed to practice law in this state.

## History

Ga. L. 1963, p. 70, § 1.