In the wake of Hurricane Helene, The Florida Bar activated its Disciplinary Hotline to address resident concerns over potential professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers in the storm’s aftermath.

Floridians who encounter such issues can report them 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.