To file a grievance (complaint) against an attorney, complete the Attorney Grievance Form. State what the lawyer did or failed to do which may be unethical.Former Chair of a local NJ District Ethics Committee is available to represent New Jersey attorneys accused of ethics infractions. Click here to learn more. If you think your lawyer has violated an ethical rule, you may file a complaint with the disciplinary board in the state where the lawyer is licensed. The first step in filing a grievance is to complete a grievance form either through the Bar's online submission system, located at cdc.texasbar. NJ attorney ethics grievances and complaints follow a set procedure. Lawyers should be aware of the nuts and bolts of how that system works. To file a grievance online through the State Bar of Texas, click here. To print a grievance form, click here.