Part IV - Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct (Current). Competent and Diligent Representation. 10.The Rules of Professional Conduct are found at Part IV, Chapter 1 of the Bar Rules. The requirements for a referral fee can be found in Rule 1.5(e) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. Jurisdictions that have adopted the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (previously the Model Code of Professional Responsibility) On June 12, 2000, the Supreme Court of Georgia adopted the new Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, which became effective on January 1, 2001. The Bar regulates approximately 18500 active attorneys and provides education and development programs for the legal profession and the public. See Rule 1.0 (aa) for the definition of tribunal. However, private state bar associations regulate the right to practice law in a few states. Examples. When a California attorney can count activity for California MCLE credit.