Undisclosed conflicts of interest are also unethical, as are any illegal or unscrupulous activities, such as suppression of evidence or misleading statements made to courts.
Personal Opinions or Bias: Do not share personal opinions or biases that aren't relevant to the legal advice or the case. The focus should be on legal counsel, not personal beliefs. Inappropriate Jokes or Comments: Avoid making jokes or comments that could be seen as unprofessional, insensitive, or offensive.
Format and Structure of the Letter Start your letter with a clear and concise opening statement that outlines the purpose of the letter. Next, provide your detailed account of the issues you're experiencing. Put each issue in a separate paragraph to make it easier to read.
Lawyer fears may be described in a variety of ways, but most (or all) are ultimately the fear of mistakes. We don't want to appear foolish or incompetent, and we certainly don't want to cause a bad outcome.
Email to oae.mbx@njcourts as an attachment. The grievance form and all other attachments must be in portable document format (PDF). To find out what District the attorney practices in, please call the OAE at 609-403-7800.
Ethics Hotline Number: 609-815-2924. Please leave a voicemail message and your call will be returned. The Ethics Hotline is for Attorneys only and is for research assistance on legal ethics and advertising issues pertaining to their own, prospective conduct.
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.
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.