Florida Bar Association Complaints

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.

Florida bar association complaints. Theft of client funds. While any violation of the rules of professional conduct could warrant a disciplinary complaint some of the more common transgressions investigated by the florida bar include. If the issue remains unresolved after consulting with one of the fba s staff attorneys then submit a florida bar inquiry complaint form. The florida bar attn.

The florida bar s attorney consumer assistance program acap is working remotely so there may be delays in processing complaints. Rule 4 8 4 of the rules regulating the florida bar in relevant part provides. The florida bar complaints free download as pdf file pdf text file txt or read online for free. There are a number of things that can get a lawyer in hot water with the florida bar s lawyer regulation department.

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. Acap 651 east jefferson street tallahassee florida 32399 2300. Unsworn complaints are not considered. If you feel you have been unfairly treated by a lawyer contact acap at 866 352 0707.

Photocopies of your signature are not accepted. 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. In the circuit court of the twentieth judicial circuit in and for collier county florida granada condominium homes association inc et al plaintiffs vs. The florida bar accepts complaints against attorneys investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys who engage in unethical conduct.

Submit the original inquiry complaint form to our office via u s.