Florida Adopts Professionalism Code

The Florida Supreme Court has adopted a Code for Resolving Professionalism Complaints.

The court noted that the issue of civility/professionalism has been under study for decades and that, notwithstanding substantial effort, the Professionalism Commission had concluded that “further integrated, affirmative, practical and active measures are now needed.”

The court: “We agree.”

The court noted that professionalism does not involve simply following rules but that bad behavior is largely a matter of choice. Responses range from “mere conversations” to written communications.

The new Code is appended to the court’s order. (Mike Frisch)