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.As a self initiated complaint, this matter is now deemed as LEGALLY SUFFICIENT under Section 2-260(b)(2),. 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. This article examines the scope of an attorney's duty to turn over certain materials to a client upon termination or withdrawal. How to File a Complaint. If you wish to file a Bar complaint, you must download the form, review the instructions, and submit accordingly. The original writers and editors of the Handbook (formerly the NLG Jailhouse Lawyers Manual), Brian. Gross mismanagement; Gross waste of public money; Gross abuse of authority. Award-Winning Medical Malpractice Lawyers Fight for Victims of Medical Negligence Across New Jersey.