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Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel Seeking Applications
The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel Selection Committee for the Western District of North Carolina is now accepting applications for membership on the CJA panel of attorneys available for appointment in indigent cases.
STATE BAR'S "BARTALK" PODCAST EPISODE 9 NOW AVAILABLE
In this episode of BarTalk, Peter Bolac and Brian Oten recap the January 2022 Quarterly Meeting of the North Carolina State Bar Council.
State Bar Issues Report on Secure Leave Policy
The North Carolina State Bar issued a Report on Secure Leave Policy at the October 2021 meeting of the State Bar Council.
Suicide Prevention Resources
The tragic apparent suicide of State Bar member Cheslie Kryst has saddened the State Bar officers, staff, and, no doubt, the membership at large. The Lawyer Assistance Program provides resources and help for lawyers and judges before anything hits a crisis point. Contact them today.
Geoffrey Hulse Receives Distinguished Service Award
B. Geoffrey Hulse received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service award on January 28, 2022, at the Wayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
State Bar Adopts Report on Private Appointed Counsel Caseload and Compensation
The North Carolina State Bar adopted a report on Private Appointed Counsel Caseload and Compensation at the October 2021 meeting of the State Bar Council.
Costner Receives Distinguished Service Award
Lisa S. Costner received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award during a virtual presentation on January 10, 2022. The award was presented by State Bar President Darrin D. Jordan.
COVID 19 Update: Mental Health Resources for Lawyers
There are resources available to help lawyers weather the storm of this pandemic and build resilience in the process.
Professional Responsibility in a Pandemic
State Bar issues ethics guidance on COVID-19’s impact on lawyer professional responsibility, including working remotely, using online services, and video conferencing.
COVID-19 and Related Practice Concerns for Real Property Closings and Notarization of Documents
State Bar issues ethics advisory on lawyer’s professional responsibility regarding remote notarial acts and disbursing real estate closing funds prior to recording.
Upcoming EventsView All
Apr
18
Inquiry of Adams Subcommittee
Zoom Video Conference
Apr
19
NC IOLTA Board of Trustees - Fiscal Meeting
Zoom Video Conference
Apr
20
Quarterly Meeting of the State Bar Council
State Bar Headquarters, Raleigh
Disciplinary Forms
Complaint Form
To file a complaint against a NC lawyer, complete this form and submit it via mail or email to complaints@ncbar.gov.
If you are a complainant, you can request information about the status of a grievance at grievancestatus@ncbar.gov.
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Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaint Form
To file an unauthorized practice complaint form, complete this form and submit it via mail or email to uplcomplaints@ncbar.gov.
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Fee Dispute Resolution Form
If you have a fee dispute with your lawyer, you may wish to participate in the State Bar's Fee Dispute Resolution Program, which is available free of charge to clients who dispute their legal fees.
For more information about fee dispute resolution, click here.
To fill out a complaint form, click here and submit via mail or email to feedispute@ncbar.gov.
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