A Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism were first developed by the Commission and approved by the Supreme Court of Georgia in 1990, and most recently amended in 2013.  By Supreme Court order, A Lawyer’s Creed and Aspirational Statement on Professionalism have also been incorporated into Part IX of the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia.   

The Commission’s hope is that members of the profession will recognize the special obligations that attach to their calling and will also recognize their responsibility to serve others and not be limited to the pursuit of self-interest.  A Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism cannot be imposed by edict because moral integrity and unselfish dedication to the welfare of others cannot be legislated.  Nevertheless, a public statement of principles of professionalism can provide guidance for newcomers and a reminder for experienced members of the bar about the behavior to which all lawyers should aspire.

The Commission hopes A Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism will serve as encouragement, guidance and assistance to individual lawyers, law firms, and bar associations as they recognize the special obligations that attach to their calling and their responsibility to serve others.  You may download a PDF of A Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism at the link here.