According to its website, the State Bar of Georgia exists “to foster among the members of the Bar of this state the principles of duty and service to the public; to improve the administration of justice; and to advance the science of law.” As of last August, the organization has 38,700 active members in good standing and 9,041 inactive members in good standing.

The bar has strict codes of ethics and discipline that are enforced by the Supreme Court of Georgia through the state bar’s Office of the General Counsel, which is headed up by Paula Frederick.