Georgia law firm website questions
What advertising rules apply to a Georgia law firm website?
Rules 7.1–7.3 of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, as amended effective March 1, 2026, enforced by the State Bar of Georgia under the Supreme Court of Georgia. The amended rules closely follow the ABA's 2018 model, and Rules 7.4 and 7.5 are now reserved. A website must include the name and contact information of at least one responsible lawyer or firm. Comment [3] warns that truthful past results can mislead and says a disclaimer may help.
Does a Georgia law firm have to file its website with the bar?
No. Under the amended rules effective March 1, 2026, Georgia requires no filing or pre-approval of advertisements or websites, and there is no requirement to keep copies of ads. Websites remain subject to Rule 7.1's ban on false or misleading communications, and the maximum penalty for a violation is disbarment.
Can a Georgia lawyer say they are a certified specialist?
Yes, if the statement is not false or misleading. Under amended Rule 7.2(c), a lawyer who is a specialist by experience, specialized training or education, or who is certified by a 'recognized and bona fide professional entity', may say so. Georgia does not limit certifying bodies to ABA-accredited or state-approved organizations.
How does Inherent build websites for Georgia law firms?
Inherent builds Georgia firm websites from its offices in San Francisco and Scottsdale. Each site carries a responsible lawyer's name and contact information, and results pages can carry the kind of context disclaimer Comment [3] describes. At launch Inherent updates the firm's Google Business Profile and directory listings and checks that the lawyers' entries in the State Bar of Georgia Member Directory are current. The firm owns the site and domain outright, and a switch usually takes 2–3 months.
These answers summarize Georgia's rules as of November 2026 and are not legal advice. Check the current rule text before relying on them. Rule text
