As amended through December 13, 2024
Rule 10-5.2 - DISQUALIFICATION AS LAWYER FOR RESPONDENT DUE TO CONFLICT(a) Representation Prohibited. Lawyers may not represent a party other than The Florida Bar in unlicensed practice of law proceedings authorized by these rules if they are: (1) currently serving on the standing committee, a circuit committee, or the board;(2) employees of The Florida Bar; or(3) former members of the standing committee, a circuit committee, the board and former employees of The Florida Bar if personally involved to any degree in the matter while a member of the standing committee, a circuit committee, the board or while an employee of The Florida Bar.(b) Representation Permitted With Consent by the Board of Governors. Lawyers may represent a party other than The Florida Bar in unlicensed practice of law proceedings authorized by these rules only after receiving consent from the executive director or board of governors if they are: (1) former members of the standing committee, a circuit committee, the board, or former employees of The Florida Bar who did not participate personally in any way in the matter or in any related matter in which the lawyer seeks to be a representative, and who did not serve in a supervisory capacity over the matter within 1 year of the service or employment;(2) a partner, associate, employer, or employee of a member of the standing committee, a circuit committee, or the board; or(3) a partner, associate, employer, or employee of a former member of the standing committee, a circuit committee, or the board within 1 year of the former member's service on the committee or board.Added May 20, 2004 (SC03-705), (875 So.2d 448), amended November 9, 2017, effective 2/1/2018 (SC16-1961).