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.
Note: each item below links to a full description of the public comment information.
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.
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on revisions to the Sample Fee Agreement Forms
Source
Regulation and Discipline Committee
Deadline
May 1, 2019
Contact
Written comments may be sent to:
Isabel Liou Office of Professional Competence, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2020 E-mail: feearb@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise the Legal Specialization rules to reduce the size of the California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS) from 15 to seven members, remove reference to advisory commissions, update the rules to reflect that the meetings must conform to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and transfer certain responsibilities to State Bar staff.
Board of Trustees
May 2, 2019
Adrian Galang Program Analyst Office of Admissions The State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2000 E-mail: adrian.galang@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 12-0003 (Attorney Directory and Rating Websites).
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
May 14, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Planning and Development State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2116 Fax: 415-538-2171 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 14-0003 (Settling Before Withdrawal).)
June 3, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Planning and Development 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2116 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 13-0003 (Ethical Obligations When Departing Firm).
June 17, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Planning and Development State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105-1639 Phone: 415-538-2116 Fax: 415-538-2171 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on Proposed Changes to State Bar of California Model Rules of Procedure Rule 38.1 and State Bar Rule 3.536(E), Regarding Arbitrator Compensation
July 8, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2116 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No.12-0003 (Attorney Directory and Rating Websites)
August 5, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2116 Fax: 415-538-2171 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment regarding proposed new and amended Rules of Procedure of the State Bar governing the designation of vexatious complainants
August 26, 2019
Donna Lum Office of General Counsel 180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2502 E-mail: donna.lum@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 16-0003 (Ancillary Business)
August 30, 2019
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Revised Formal Opinion Interim No.14-0004 (Witness Perjury)
September 3, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2116 Fax: 415-538-2171 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 17-0001 (Advising a Cannabis Business)
October 18, 2019