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Henry P. Van Hoy Receives Distinguished Service Award
Henry P. Van Hoy was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on August 25, 2023, in Mocksville, North Carolina.
Katherine Frye of Raleigh Nominated as Vice-President
Raleigh attorney and Hickory native Katherine Frye has been selected by the State Bar’s Nominating Committee to stand for election to the office of vice-president of the North Carolina State Bar.
Cheryl D. Howell Receives Distinguished Service Award
Cheryl D. Howell was awarded the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on June 20, 2023.
C. Ricky Bowman Receives Distinguished Service Award
C. Ricky Bowman was posthumously awarded the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on June 14, 2023.
William David Lee Receives Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable William David Lee was posthumously awarded the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on June 7, 2023, in Monroe, North Carolina
A Message from the President on eCourts
We’re nearly two months into the launch of the eCourts system in our four pilot counties.
Bank Failures, FDIC Coverage, and a Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility
The State Bar has received calls from lawyers expressing concern about the failure of a limited number of banks in the US. Here, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
State Bar's "BarTalk" Podcast Episode 14 Now Available
Podcast host Mark Henriques and Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard discuss Dean Leonard's recently published book "From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey."
Douglas Carmichael “Mike” McIntyre Receives Distinguished Service Award
Douglas Carmichael “Mike” McIntyre II was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on December 9, 2022, in Lumberton.
Charles Hardee Receives Distinguished Service Award
Charles R. Hardee was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on December 8, 2022, in Greenville.
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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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