See News/Alerts section below for important COVID 19 updates and for information on communicating with the State Bar through email only.
News/AlertsView All
The Legal Services Corporation - Grant Funds Available
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announces the availability of grant funds to provide civil legal services to eligible clients during calendar year 2022.
Alert: Increase in Wire Fraud Activity
There is a significant increase in instances of wire fraud affecting lawyer trust accounts in closings of residential real estate sales and mortgage refinancings.
Information Regarding Vaccine Eligibility for Frontline Essential Workers
Beginning March 3, Phase 3 vaccine eligibility was opened to North Carolina frontline essential workers.
State Bar's "BarTalk" Podcast Episode 3 Now Available
Episode 3 of the North Carolina State Bar’s "BarTalk" podcast is now available.
COVID 19 Update: Mental Health Resources for Lawyers
There are resources available to help lawyers weather the storm of this pandemic and build resilience in the process.
State Bar Building Currently Closed: Communications with Staff
The State Bar building is currently closed and our staff is working remotely.
Professional Responsibility in a Pandemic
State Bar issues ethics guidance on COVID-19’s impact on lawyer professional responsibility, including working remotely, using online services, and video conferencing.
COVID-19 and Related Practice Concerns for Real Property Closings and Notarization of Documents
State Bar issues ethics advisory on lawyer’s professional responsibility regarding remote notarial acts and disbursing real estate closing funds prior to recording.
Upcoming EventsView All
Apr
12
Quarterly Meeting of the State Bar Council
Zoom Video Conference
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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