How to File a Complaint Against an Attorney

 

If you wish to file a complaint  it may be sent by letter  via U.S. Mail or fax  to the closest State Bar address listed at the bottom of this section. 

 

An online complaint will be accepted. However, all correspondence from the State Bar will be in writing via US Mail.  If you send attachments, you should confirm that they were received.  You may be required to send attachments in hard copy.

 

The Office of Bar Counsel usually completes the initial review of all complaints within ten business days of receipt. 

 

Your correspondence should contain at least the following information:

  1. Name of the attorney.

  2. A brief description of the nature of the case the attorney was engaged to handle.

  3. A chronological review of events, actions, or conversations between you and the named attorney which led you to conclude that the attorney's actions are improper.

  4. Copies of letters or documents which serve as material evidence of the allegations you have raised against the attorney.

  5. The names, addresses and phone numbers of those persons who have direct knowledge of the allegations you have raised.

  6. An acknowledgment of whether you have attempted to first resolve this matter by contacting the attorney directly.

Once we have received your complaint we will review it to determine if there is an issue under the Rules of Professional Conduct. If more information is needed you will be notified. If you have raised an issue under the Rules of Professional Conduct, we will forward a letter to the attorney and direct him or her to respond to our office in writing within ten (10) business days with an explanation. Based on the attorney's response, we will then determine what further investigation might be necessary.

 

If it is determined that your complaint is basically a fee dispute, we will forward the forms which are utilized for the filing of a complaint with the Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee.

 

The investigation and review process can take as little as one month or as long as six months or more. You will be kept informed of the status of the matter as it progresses. You should recognize, however, that the Disciplinary Board cannot and does not give legal advice, does not have jurisdiction over damage or malpractice claims against attorneys and cannot alter or affect in any way the outcome of private legal matters in court. If you need additional advice on your case, you must obtain the assistance of your own private attorney.

 

In Southern Nevada please contact: 

 

State Bar of Nevada Office of Bar Counsel

600 E Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104

TEL (702) 382-2200 or (800) 254-2797 FAX (702) 382-8747

 

In Northern Nevada please contact: 

 

State Bar of Nevada Office of Bar Counsel

9456 Double R Blvd. Suite B, Reno, NV 89521

 TEL (775) 329-4100 FAX (775) 329-0522

complaint@nvbar.org

 

State Bar of Nevada

600 E. Charleston Blvd

Las Vegas, NV  89104
702-382-2200

 

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