About the JFBA

Outline of JFBA
JFBA and Japanese Judicial System
Committees
International Activities
JFBA Rules & Regulations
Access to Bar Associations Building
   JFBA Rules and Regulations
   
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Basic Rules on the Duties of Practicing Attorneys
Articles of Association of Japan Federation of Bar Associations
Rules Concerning Attorney's Fees
Rules Concerning Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi's Fees
Rules regarding the Verification of Clients' Identity and Record-Keeping
Rules Concerning Disclosure of Disciplinary Records
   
Attorney Act (Japanese Law Translation Website)
Act on Special Measures concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers (Japanese Law Translation Website)
Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Special Measures concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers (Japanese Law Translation Website)
Japanese Law Translation