Navigation Florida Bar responds to solicitation concerns post-hurricanes with Disciplinary Hotline
In the aftermath of the widespread devastation caused by three major hurricanes making landfall in Florida this year, including Hurricane Milton, The Florida Bar has activated its Disciplinary Hotline to address urgent concerns about potential professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers taking advantage of vulnerable residents during these challenging times.
Floridians who encounter such issues may report them to the Bar by calling the hotline at 833-979-8225.
Bar rules strictly prohibit lawyers from soliciting clients in person, by phone, via cold call, or through third parties, unless the client is a family member or someone with whom the lawyer has a prior professional relationship. Additionally, lawyers are prohibited from sending direct mail solicitations to prospective clients within 30 days of an incident, including a hurricane or tropical storm.
