July 22, 2015

By Reggie Garcia

News 4 Jacksonville: Could out-of-state attorneys soon be allowed in Florida courtrooms?

Florida isn't seeing a shortage of lawyers by any means, but the more than 100,000 licensed Florida attorneys could be getting some company soon. 

The bar will review a report recommending what's called reciprocity. The practice is already used in half of the country. The recommendations include a stipulation that an admitted out-of-state lawyer be in good standing and in business for five of the last seven years. 

But not every attorney is excited about the possibility of more lawyers in the courtroom. Clemency lawyer, Reggie Garcia, said he is hesitant.

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