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. Please note that comments and materials received will, in full, become part of the public record. Comments may be directed to the address listed on each proposal.
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The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Arbitration Advisory Interim No. 2022-0XA with regard to standard of review in fee disputes where there is a written fee agreement.
Source
Deadline
April 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
Comments should be submitted using this online Public Comment Form.
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 21-0003 (Ethics of In-House Counsel).
Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Amendments to Attorney Sanction Standards: Effect of Prior Discipline.
Board of Trustees, sitting as the Regulation and Discipline Committee
May 10, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Amendments to State Bar Rules Relating to Pro Bono Practice Program.
Board of Trustees
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 20-0002 (Succession Planning).
June 7, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 20-0003 (Flat Fees and Termination).
The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Revised Formal Opinion No. 2021-206 (Colleague Impairment).