Client Security Fund
If you believe that you lost money as a result of a lawyer's dishonesty, you may wish to submit a claim with the State Bar's Client Security Fund.
Trouble with Your Lawyer? You Have Options
You're not happy with your lawyer. You may be able to resolve the problem without submitting a formal complaint against the lawyer with the North Carolina State Bar. The State Bar offers two programs to assist you.
Attorney-Client Assistance Program
If you are having a minor problem with your lawyer and don't want to submit a complaint, the State Bar's Attorney-Client Assistance Program may be able to help. The Attorney-Client Assistance Program helps to resolve issues between clients and lawyers on an informal basis.
Fee Dispute Resolution Program
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 to clients who dispute their legal fees. There is no fee to participate in this program. To participate in the program, you must submit your request for resolution of disputed fee within three years after the last time that your lawyer represented you: the Attorney-Client Assistance Program and the Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
Where To Next?
Learn more about options to help if you're having issues with your lawyer.
Important Notice
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