In re Amendment of the Integration Rule of the Florida Bar

Pursuant to Article XIII of the Integration Rule of The Florida Bar, 31 F.S.A., we have considered a petition that we approve an additional article of the Integration Rule relating to a Clients’ Security Fund.

After hearing oral argument and having carefully considered the proposal, we have concluded the approval of such article is warranted.

Therefore, the Integration Rule is amended by adding the following:

ARTICLE XVII: Clients’ Security Fund

1. The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar may create and maintain a separate fund within The Florida Bar for the monetary relief of clients who suffer…