Written by Avvo Staff, about 4 years ago.
Ethics rules govern the professional responsibilities of lawyers and provide standards of conduct. Although each state has their own rules, for the most part they are similar to guidelines set by... more
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Written by attorney Frank Chen, 8 months ago.
In California, lawyers who refer cases to other lawyers must be aware of their need to comply with Cal. Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 2-200. Any failure to comply with said rule will result in... more
Written by attorney Gerald Knapton, almost 4 years ago.
Before You Hire the Lawyers. Write down your list of questions. Include these: "Have you done this very same type of litigation before?" What side did you represent? When was the litigation?... more
Written by attorney Jerome Fishkin, over 3 years ago.
Disciplinary Cases Typically begin with a Client Complaint. The typical State Bar investigation begins with a complaint received from a disgruntled client. Other times, the attorney is required to... more
Written by attorney Lindsay Slatter, over 3 years ago.
Your Initial Application. The Moral Character Application is routine for most students. However, if you have some sort of past problem, the application will take longer to consider. You will... more
Written by attorney Anthony Verwey, over 3 years ago.
If the letter requests that you contact the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. These letters are often issued to an attorney when the complaint alleges a failure to communicate or neglect (delay) in... more
