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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The Ethics Hotline is a confidential research service for attorneys seeking guidance on their professional responsibilities. To receive immediate research assistance, call the Ethics Hotline at 1-800-238-4427 (in California) or 415-538-2150.
If you have any questions or require further assistance with registering in the Applicant Portal, please email admissions@calbar.ca.
The State Bar is led by a Board of Trustees and managed by staff who have served the legal profession and the state in various leadership roles.
Ing to the ABA, the most common attorney discipline complaints filed with the bar association involve: Neglect. Lack of communication. Misrepresentation or dishonesty. Scope of representation. Fee disputes.
The California bar limits complaints for events that occurred within the last five years. The statute of limitations for legal malpractices is one year, generally from the time representation ends.
California Breach Of Legal Ethics Lawyers Client Neglect – not returning phone calls, or answering correspondence. Conflicts of Interest – a lawyer may not be representing a client to the best of their ability due to allegiance to another client, or the opposition.
There are a variety of ways to address problems with an attorney, before filing a complaint with the State Bar. Call the State Bar's Contact Center if you have any questions at 800-843-9053 (in California) or 213-765-1200 (outside California).