The ISBA recently issued an ethics opinion on this exact issue and concluded that you may not cc the opposing party (or reply all when the opposing...

If you have cause to sue your attorney is it better to let the ARDC review it first then hire an attorney?

ARDC investigations are completely separate from malpractice actions. My colleague is correct in noting that you generally cannot get money from...

What are the regulations regarding lawyer referral business?

I respectfully disagree with my colleague from Colorado. In Illinois, lawyers are not allowed to pay non-lawyers for referrals. If there are other...

You can report the attorney, but should not expect that it will necessarily have any impact on the matter in which he or she sent you the letter....

I want to sit the bar and require recommendations from practicing attorneys in the State. Pray tell, how do I go about this?

You might contact the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar and ask their advice (they are generally very helpful!) They may indicate that you...

If the lawyer responded in December, it is likely, but not assured, that the case has been referred to litigation counsel for further...

The answer to your question is "it depends." If the ARDC decides to close the investigation after the initial letter-writing, you will usually hear...

Legality of using private client/attorney information.

There is not enough information to answer this question, but in Illinois, ALL information related to a representation is protected by...

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Can I sue for damages when my attorney defrauded me during a bankruptcy case?

If a final order of discipline has been entered against the lawyer by the Illinois Supreme Court, you can file a claim with the ARDC Client...

As a former ARDC prosecutor and current ARDC defense attorney, I can tell you that the ARDC is unlikely to do anything unless there is a court...