by Megan Zavieh | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
An ethics complaint filed against you can create a lot of anxiety, fear, and anger. Will the bar decide to investigate? Will they punish you? Will they determine that the complaint lacks merit? The potential consequences range from a private reprimand all the way to...
by Megan Zavieh | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog
California State Bar disciplinary actions are serious. They can result in private reprimands, sanctions, suspensions, and even disbarments. In 2016, over 15,000 bar complaints were filed in California. Out of the cases filed, formal charges were brought in 672 cases....
by Megan Zavieh | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog
Which do you think matters more in a bar complaint: the big picture or the small details? The truth is that in the eyes of the ethics committee, both the big picture and the small details are cause for an investigation. This is because either one can violate the...
by Megan Zavieh | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog
Ethics complaints filed against lawyers is not an uncommon occurrence. Most jurisdictions keep statistics on how many complaints are filed each year. If one is filed against you, you’ll likely be investigated. You’ll also face serious consequences such as a private...
by Megan Zavieh | Jun 8, 2012 | Blog, California State Bar Defense
I saw this quote today and immediately thought of my work as a State Bar defense attorney. Litigation always involves looking backward, and I think that is part of why it’s exhausting for the litigants. We are so much better off moving forward in all aspects...
