"Lawyer misconduct" refers to unethical or improper behavior by lawyers, such as dishonesty, fraud, or negligence, which goes against their professional responsibilities and code of conduct. Full definition
At paragraphs 26 - 45 of the Divisional Court's decision, Justice Nordheimer explained that the Law Society, as the statutory regulator of all lawyer conduct, has both the authority and expertise to consider allegations of lawyer misconduct. (gilbertsondavis.com)
If a client makes a threat of filing a complaint for embezzlement, fraud, malpractice, or other lawyer misconduct allegation or if a client's new attorney reaches out with «questions», a reporter inquires, or if the police «just want to talk» you should say nothing and immediately speak to a lawyer with specific experience in defending lawyers against claims of theft, fraud, legal malpractice, embezzlement, or other professional misconduct. (pattislawfirm.com)
Malfeasance or Malpractice misconduct allegations against a lawyer are among the most complex we handle because The Pattis & Smith Law Firm lawyer misconduct team must simultaneously address bar licensing proceedings, police investigations, criminal charges against the lawyer, potential financial liability in a civil court, and professional and personal reputation concerns. (pattislawfirm.com)