Public Comment

The public and attorneys have an opportunity to submit written comments about policy issues before the Board of Trustees. These issues may include proposals such as amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics opinions. Comments may be directed to the address listed on each proposal.

The public and attorneys have an opportunity to submit written comments about policy issues before the Board of Trustees. These issues may include proposals such as amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics opinions. Comments may be directed to the address listed on each proposal. To receive notifications about public comment opportunities, email communications@calbar.ca.gov.

Note: each item below links to a full description of the public comment information.

Amendment to Rule of Procedure 2201 (Appointment and Authority)

Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Amendment to Rule of Procedure 2201 (Appointment and Authority)

Source

 State Bar Board of Trustees Regulation and Discipline Committee

Deadline

November 4, 2019

Contact

Written comments may be sent to:

Donna Lum
Office of General Counsel
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-538-2502
E-mail: Donna.Lum@calbar.ca.gov

Proposed Amended California Rules of Professional Conduct Regarding File Release and Retention Duties 

Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment regarding proposed amended California Rules of Professional Conduct addressing an attorney’s file release and retention duties in certain criminal matters

Source

 State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct

Deadline

December 2, 2019

Contact

Written comments may be sent to:

Angela Marlaud 
Office of Professional Competence
State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1639
Phone: 415-538-2116
E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov

Proposed Rule Changes Addressing Public Licensee Information and Required Reporting

Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment regarding proposed rule changes that are intended to  clarify what information comprises an attorney’s public State Bar record and to set forth a single source for attorneys’ mandatory and discretionary reporting requirements

Source

 State Bar Board of Trustees Programs Committee

Deadline

December 15, 2019

Contact

Written comments may be sent to:

Office of General Counsel
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
E-mail: Rule.2.2.Public.Comment@calbar.ca.gov 

Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 14-0002 (Alternative Litigation Funding)

Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 14-0002 (Alternative Litigation Funding)

Source

 State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct

Deadline

January 14, 2020

Contact

Written comments may be sent to:

Angela Marlaud 
Office of Professional Competence
State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1639
Phone: 415-538-2116
E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov

Proposed Rules of Procedure Governing the Review Process for Certification, Revocation, and Suspension Decisions Regarding Lawyer Referral Services

Read More: Proposed Rules of Procedure Governing the Review Process for Certification, Revocation, and Suspension Decisions Regarding Lawyer Referral Services

Source

 Regulation and Discipline Committee

Deadline

January 02, 2020

Contact

Written comments may be sent to:

Marc A. Shapp
Office of General Counsel
The State Bar of California
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-538-2517
E-mail: Marc.Shapp@calbar.ca.gov