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Ethics Subcommittee Meeting; Inq. of Grievance (Permissible Admin Expense Charges)

The purpose of this subcommittee meeting is to study permissible administrative expense fees. This meeting will be live-streamed on the State Bar’s YouTube page.
September 8, 2026 12:35 AM - 1:00 PM

Ethics Subcommittee Meeting: 2026 FEO 2 (Non-Disparagement Clause as a Condition of Fee Dispute Resolution)

The purpose of this subcommittee meeting is to study the use of a non-disparagement clause as a condition of fee dispute. This meeting will be live-streamed on the State Bar’s YouTube page. 
September 14, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

NC IOLTA Board of Trustees Retreat & Planning Meeting

North Carolina IOLTA Board of Trustees will meet on September 28-29, 2026, to discuss long-range plans and priorities at their board retreat in Wilmington. For additional information, please contact Colleen Bishop.
September 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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August 31, 2026

Notice of Intent to Seek Reinstatement - David R. Payne

David R. Payne of Zirconia, NC, intends to file a petition for reinstatement before the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar. Payne was disbarred in 2019 pursuant to his tender of an affidavit of surrender for pleading guilty to a felony under 18 USC...
August 20, 2026

Synopsis of of the State Bar July 2026 Council Meeting

Appointments At its meeting on July 24, 2026, the council made the following appointments:  Board of Legal Specialization – The council appointed N. Lucille Siler and reappointed Misty D. Shull to three-year terms on the board. The council appointed Barbara R. Morgenstern to...
July 24, 2026

Third Quarter Random Audits

Lawyers selected for random audit are drawn from a randomized list of all active lawyers in the state. Based on the geographic plan for 2026, audits for the third quarter will be conducted in Alamance, Buncombe, Catawba, Craven, Durham, Guilford, Granville, Halifax, Iredell,...
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Board certification formally recognizes a lawyer's proficiency and experience in a specific practice area. Key requirements:

  • Licensed & in good standing with the NC State Bar

  • Substantial involvement in the specialty field (past 5 years).

  • CLE credits in the specialty area (past 3 years)

  • Peer review approval

  • Pass the specialty exam (offered in October)

Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or Katie Seruset (kseruset@ncbar.gov), or call 919-828-4620.

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