§ Rule 18-1.4 Supervision and Limitations
Rule 18-1.4. Supervision and Limitations
(a) Supervision by Attorney.An authorized legal assistance attorney must perform all activities authorized by this chapter under the supervision of a supervising attorney.
(b) Representation of Bar Membership Status.Authorized legal assistance attorneys permitted to perform services under this chapter are not, and shall not represent themselves to be, members in good standing of The Florida Bar licensed to practice law in this state.
(c) Range of Legal Issues for Which Representation is Permitted.An authorized legal assistance attorney may appear in court on behalf of authorized legal assistance clients provided the appearance is made concerning a civil matter limited to 1 of the following actions:
(1) all residential landlord/tenant disputes under applicable statutory law;
(2) all actions in small claims court;
(3) domestic relations matters limited solely to name changes, adoptions, paternity, dissolution, child custody, child/spousal support enforcement, or modification of prior judgments or orders;
(4) routine or statutory probate matters limited solely to summary administration and disposition of property without administration under applicable statutory law;
(5) all actions under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act;
(6) all actions under the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act; and
(7) any other proceedings if otherwise permitted by applicable law regarding appearances by foreign attorneys.