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Research Notification - Confidential Lawyer Well-Being Survey
The North Carolina State Bar is participating in a new national research project on lawyer mental health and well-being.
Cecil Harrison Receives Distinguished Service Award
Cecil Harrison was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on May 12, 2025.
Wyatt Stevens Receives Distinguished Service Award
Wyatt Stevens was posthumously honored with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on February 21, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.
John D. Bryson Receives Distinguished Service Award
John D. Bryson was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on April 2, 2025, at the String and Splinter Club in High Point, North Carolina.
Justice Robert H. Edmunds Receives Distinguished Service Award
Justice Robert H. Edmunds Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on January 16, 2025, at the Greensboro Bar Association’s member meeting.
Charles Branson Vickory Receives Distinguished Service Award
Charles Branson “Branny” Vickory III was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 14, 2024.
Patricia P. Shields Receives Distinguished Service Award
Patricia P. Shields received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 14, 2024.
Robert C. Kemp Receives Distinguished Service Award
Robert C. Kemp III was honored with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on December 12, 2024.
Congratulations to Our New Specialists
Congratulations to the new specialists! These lawyers met all of the requirements to be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization on December 6, 2024.
W. Donald Carroll Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award
W. Donald Carroll Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 20, 2024, in Charlotte.
David W. Long Receives Distinguished Service Award
David W. Long was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 4, 2024, at the North Carolina State Bar building.
Smith Installed as President
Eden attorney Matthew W. Smith was sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers in the Wake of a Natural Disaster
As the people of western North Carolina assess the damage and begin to rebuild what was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, lawyers face the difficult task of addressing the impact on both their personal lives and their professional obligations.
Supreme Court Allowing Non-NC Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services to Helene Victims
Today, October 1, 2024, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved the North Carolina State Bar’s temporary rule amendment allowing lawyers not licensed in North Carolina to immediately begin providing pro bono legal services to indigent victims of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene.
Statewide Disaster Relief Legal Resources - Tropical Storm Helene
The State Bar is compiling a list of legal resources for those in need of legal assistance in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
State Bar Executive Director Announces Retirement
State Bar Executive Director Alice Mine announced her retirement at the meeting of the State Bar Council’s Executive Committee on July 18, 2024. Her retirement will be effective December 31, 2024.
Alert: Spoofed Email
Many lawyers and law firms have reported receiving emails purportedly from the State Bar's President, Todd Brown. These are spoofed emails from a fake email address, which he did not send.
CLE Town Hall Available on YouTube
View the town hall meeting that was held to discuss the recent changes to the CLE rules.
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.
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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