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Frye Installed as President
Katherine Frye, a Raleigh family law attorney, has been sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar on October 30, 2025.
Notice of Intent to Seek Reinstatement: Mary March Exum
Mary March Exum, who was disbarred for client fund mismanagement and client communication violations, intends to apply for reinstatement to the North Carolina State Bar.
Claims Against Disbarred Attorney Jonathan W. Washburn by the North Carolina State Bar Client Security Fund
In recent months, the North Carolina State Bar's Client Security Fund has received numerous claims for reimbursement from clients of disbarred attorney Jonathan W. Washburn.
Vasiliki (Celia) Pistolis was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.
Vasiliki (Celia) Pistolis was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on October 7, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC during Legal Aid's Statewide Summit. The award was presented by former North Carolina State Bar Executive Director Alice Mine and former State Bar President John Silverstein. Ashley Campbell, CEO of Legal Aid of North Carolina, also participated in the presentation.
Notice of Intent to Seek Reinstatement: Matthew Ragaller
Matthew Ragaller of South Carolina intends to file a petition for reinstatement before the Disciplinary Hearing Commission.
Donald R. Vaughan was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award
Donald R. Vaughan was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2025, at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.
John P. “Jack” O’Hale was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award
John P. “Jack” O’Hale was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2025 at a ceremony at the State Bar Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. State Bar President Matthew W. Smith presented the award.
Judge Malcolm J. Howard Posthumously Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award
On September 18, 2025, the North Carolina State Bar posthumously honored the late Judge Malcolm J. Howard with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.
James Barrett Receives Distinguished Service Award
James Barrett Receives Distinguished Service Award on August 28th 2025.
Edwin M. Speas, Jr. Honored with John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award
Edwin M. Speas, Jr. Honored with John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award
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Ethics Subcommittee Meeting: Inquiry of Grievance
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Disciplinary Forms
Complaint Form
To file a complaint against a NC lawyer, complete this form and submit it via mail or email to complaints@ncbar.gov.
If you are a complainant, you can request information about the status of a grievance at grievancestatus@ncbar.gov.
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Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaint Form
To file an unauthorized practice complaint form, complete this form and submit it via mail or email to uplcomplaints@ncbar.gov.
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Fee Dispute Resolution Form
If you have a fee dispute with your lawyer, you may wish to participate in the State Bar's Fee Dispute Resolution Program, which is available free of charge to clients who dispute their legal fees.
For more information about fee dispute resolution, click here.
To fill out a complaint form, click here and submit via mail or email to feedispute@ncbar.gov.
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