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.
(Ga. L. 1963, p. 70, § 1.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 7 Am. Jur. 2d, Attorneys at Law, § 7.
C.J.S.- 7 C.J.S., Attorney and Client, § 9.
ALR.
- State bar created by act of legislature or rules of court; integrated bar, 114 A.L.R. 161; 151 A.L.R. 617.