Hipple was licensed to practice law in Georgia - I looked up his status and he is listed as a Emeritus Member.
"Member who is not practicing law, is age 70 or greater, has practiced 25 years or more, has same privileges as an inactive member***, however, annual fee is waived. (This status does not permit the member to practice law in Georgia.)"
Hipple wasn't licensed to practice in Florida.
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