How do I report an attorney to the bar association in Ohio?

How do I report an attorney to the bar association in Ohio?

How do I file a complaint? If you believe an attorney has acted unethically, you may file a complaint with the certified grievance committee of your local bar association (if there is a grievance committee serving your area) or with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Who do I contact if my lawyer isn’t doing his job?

The OLSC recommends that you first contact us before making a formal complaint. The Inquiry Line can be contacted on toll free or (02) Jun 2020

How do you find out if a lawyer has been disciplined?

To find out whether an attorney has been disciplined, you must first determine the state or states in which an attorney is licensed, and then go to the Web site for the bar association for that state. The American Bar Association maintains an online listing of each state’s lawyer disciplinary agency.

How does an attorney discipline matter start?

A disciplinary investigation typically begins with a complaint against a lawyer. The complaint is often from a client, sometimes from an adversary, and occasionally from a judge. [Note: Disciplinary agencies are authorized to begin sua sponte investigations of lawyers, if they have reason to do so.

Can you file a complaint against an opposing attorney?

A big beef of SRLs is that no formal complaint can be brought about the behaviour of opposing counsel until the proceedings are over. This gives SRLs no immediate recourse for actions or behaviours that they may feel are highly unprofessional and may be damaging their case.