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GA HB889

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weldon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Code section (15-19-59) in Georgia law allowing any person harmed by the unlicensed practice of law to file a civil lawsuit for damages
  • Covers violations of Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 (regulation of the practice of law) as well as violations of the Georgia Supreme Court's rules or opinions governing unlicensed practice of law
  • Permits recovery of damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and expenses of litigation
  • Offered as a substitute bill by the House Committee on Judiciary during the 2014 legislative session

Legislative Description

Courts; civil action for damages; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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