Rule 119 Effect of Permission to Practice

When a lawyer from another state gets permission to practice in a Georgia court, they must follow the same conduct rules as Georgia lawyers. They can face the same consequences if they break those rules.

This means the Georgia Supreme Court has full authority to discipline an out-of-state lawyer, just as it would a Georgia-licensed lawyer. If that lawyer acts improperly, they can be sanctioned, suspended, or face other penalties under Georgia's disciplinary process.