Fl Bar Association Complaint

Rule 4 8 4 of the rules regulating the florida bar in relevant part provides.

Fl bar association complaint. If the florida bar has jurisdiction the inquiry is considered as a complaint and a formal disciplinary file is opened. The florida bar accepts complaints against attorneys investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys who engage in unethical conduct. The florida bar s attorney consumer assistance program acap is working remotely so there may be delays in processing complaints. Jefferson street tallahassee florida 32399 2300 toll free 1 866 352 0707 acap important instructions you must read prior to filling out the inquiry complaint form please read all instructions carefully before completing the inquiry complaint form.

To file a complaint against a florida attorney after first trying to settle the issue with the attorney contact the florida bar association s attorney consumer assistance program at 866 352 0707. When a disciplinary file is opened bar counsel continues the investigation and decides if the complaint should be referred to a grievance committee. A violate or attempt to violate the rules of professional conduct knowingly assist or induce another to do so or do so through the acts of another. The florida bar 651 e.

If the issue remains unresolved after consulting with one of the fba s staff attorneys then submit a florida bar inquiry complaint form. 2 the commission on ethics report exceeds the page limit for this complaint and is available. The florida bar operates the attorney consumer assistance program acap for consumers who are dissatisfied or think a lawyer may have acted unethically and want to consider filing a complaint. If you feel you have been unfairly treated by a lawyer contact acap at 866 352 0707.