The Florida Bar Re: Advisory Opinion - Out-of-State Attorney Working Remotely from Florida Home

Summary

The Court approved an advisory opinion concluding that an attorney licensed elsewhere may work remotely from a Florida home on federal intellectual-property matters for out-of-state clients without engaging in the unlicensed practice of law. The conclusion rested on the absence of Florida legal work, Florida clients, a Florida office or regular practice presence, and any public representation that the attorney practiced in Florida. The Court adopted the Standing Committee's proposed advisory opinion without modification.