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The State Bar of California enforces strict regulations on lawyers practicing within the state. Any perceived act of an attorney failing to uphold the high standard expected of them is grounds for disciplinary action. If you receive a letter of investigation stating...
Most lawyers work hard to provide excellent service to their clients, but like any customer-facing business, not every client leaves satisfied. When your client files an allegation of professional misconduct, the State Bar of California has the authority to decide if...
When clients retain your legal services, they have certain expectations about the quality of the work you will provide. Although you may not be able to guarantee certain case outcomes, you may commit to providing a certain level of diligence and thoroughness on every...
Practicing law comes with strict guidelines within which to operate. To become licensed, you had to demonstrate your understanding of the law and practice rules. The California Bar Association takes its obligation to ensure lawyers practicing in the state do so with...
As a lawyer, you have a duty to provide a certain level of diligence while working on cases. But others may accuse you of not upholding this commitment and providing a subpar level of legal service. According to the Legal Information Institute, negligence refers to a...
Any person charged and convicted of a crime must deal with potential criminal penalties. Licensed professionals convicted of a crime must also face professional fallout. Attorneys are subject to license suspension or even disbarment following a criminal conviction...
To practice law in California, you must have good moral character. While there are many facets to having good moral character, your professional reputation may be easier to lose than you think. If you have a gambling problem, bar discipline may soon follow. Provided...
The California State Bar admission has standards it holds its members to. One factor they consider is your debt, especially those you may have paid late. If you have become delinquent in paying student loans, you may wonder if it will keep you from gaining your bar...
If you would like to practice law in California but your license is out of state, the Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP) Program might help you. After proving yourself to the State Bar, you can expand your practice and break new ground. Looking at the three primary...
Attorneys must hold very high moral and ethical standards when practicing law. That is why the California State Bar requests that law students submit a moral character application before they can begin practicing. These applications help gauge how an attorney will...