.0211 Letter to Respondent Where District Committee Recommends Finding of Probable Cause

Ms. Jane Doe

Anywhere, N.C.

Re: Grievance of John Smith Our File No. [ ]

Dear Ms. Doe:

The [ ] district grievance committee has completed its investigation of Mr. Smith's grievance and has voted to recommend that the North Carolina State Bar Grievance Committee find probable cause to believe that you violated one or more provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Specifically, the [ ] district grievance committee found that there is probable cause to believe that you may have violated [set out brief description of rule allegedly violated and pertinent facts].

The final decision in this matter will be made by the North Carolina State Bar Grievance Committee and you will be notified in writing of the State Bar's decision. The complainant has been notified that the [ ] district grievance committee has concluded its investigation and that the grievance has been sent to the North Carolina State Bar for final resolution, but has not been informed of the [ ] district grievance committee's specific recommendation.

If you have any questions or wish to communicate further regarding this grievance, you may contact the North Carolina State Bar at the following address: The North Carolina State Bar Grievance Committee, P.O. Box 25908, Raleigh, N.C. 27611, Tel. 919-828-4620.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Sincerely yours,

[ ] Chairperson

[ ] District Grievance Committee

cc: PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

Director of Investigations, The N.C. State Bar

History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 84-23

Readopted Effective December 8, 1994