News & Notices

The State Bar has received reports of TOAD attacks against lawyers’ trust accounts. TOAD is an acronym for telephone-oriented attack delivery. Perpetrators engage in phishing attacks against lawyers or law firm staff to trick them into disclosing confidential information, allowing the perpetrators to gain online access to trust accounts.

We’ve been made aware of a phishing email impersonating Peter Bolac, secretary & executive director of the State Bar. The message appears to come from “Peter Bolac” but uses a fake email address ending in @ncbar.sendcrp.com.

A message from State Bar Executive Director about events that will affect the North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (NC IOLTA) program for 2026.

Please be aware of a fraudulent email currently circulating with the subject line “Action Required – NC BAR Code of Ethics Notice.”

Katherine Frye, a Raleigh family law attorney, has been sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar on October 30, 2025.

Mary March Exum, who was disbarred for client fund mismanagement and client communication violations, intends to apply for reinstatement to the North Carolina State Bar.

In recent months, the North Carolina State Bar's Client Security Fund has received numerous claims for reimbursement from clients of disbarred attorney Jonathan W. Washburn.