Rule 18-1.5 - CERTIFICATIONPermission for an authorized legal assistance lawyer to perform services will become effective on approval by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida. The person seeking approval must file the following:
(a) a letter from the commanding officer of the approved legal assistance office stating that the authorized legal assistance lawyer is currently assigned with that legal assistance office and that a Florida Bar member employed by or participating as a volunteer with that legal assistance office will assume the required duties of the supervising lawyer;(b) a certificate from the highest court or agency in any state, territory, or district in which the authorized legal assistance lawyer is licensed to practice law certifying that the authorized legal assistance lawyer is a member in good standing and has a clear disciplinary record, and advising of any pending complaints and/or investigations involving the authorized legal assistance lawyer; and(c) a sworn statement by the authorized legal assistance lawyer that the lawyer:(1) has read and will abide by chapter 4 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar as adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida;(2) has completed or will complete The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Practicing with Professionalism program (Basic Skills Course Requirement) within the time required by rule 6-12.3; and(3) submits to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Florida for disciplinary purposes, as defined by chapter 3 and rule 18-1.7 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, and authorizes the practitioner's home state to be advised of any disciplinary action taken in Florida.Added June 27, 1996, effective 7/1/1996 (677 So.2d 272). Amended July 17, 1997 (697 So.2d 115); March 23, 2000 (763 So.2d 1002). Amended May 21, 2015, corrected June 25, 2015, effective 10/1/2015 (SC14-2107).