§ Rule 9-1.3 Definitions

Rule 9-1.3. Definitions

Unless otherwise described in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following described meanings:

(a) Bar. The bar shall mean The Florida Bar.

(b) Board. The board shall mean the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar.

(d) Group. Group shall mean an organization of 2 or more persons whose individual members are identifiable in terms of some common interest or affinity. Examples of groups shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) churches;

(2) educational institutions;

(3) credit unions;

(4) employing units; and

(5) associations.

(e) Legal Services Plan. Legal services plan shall mean an arrangement whereby a sponsor contracts directly with a managing attorney for the provision of legal services to its members, hereinafter referred to as a plan. Lawyer referral services and legal aid societies shall be specifically excepted from this definition.

(f) Managing Attorney. Managing attorney shall mean a member in good standing of The Florida Bar who shall be the person responsible to the bar for the proper conduct and operation of a plan.

(g) Plan Attorney. Plan attorney shall mean a member in good standing of The Florida Bar who, upon contracting in writing directly with a managing attorney, shall provide legal services to plan participants under a plan.

(h) Plan Participant. Plan participant shall mean a member of a sponsor eligible to receive legal services under a plan.

(i) Sponsor. Sponsor shall mean a group that provides a plan for the benefit of its members.