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What happens to an attorney if negligence is found in a grievance complaint?

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Denise L asked:


What happens to the attorney, will I get some sort of reimbursement for fees paid to the attorney, I have filed a grievance and the attorney was found neglible. What happens now?
The attorney grievance committee said that my attorney was with out a doubt negligent.
My attorney also contacted me and asked me to withdraw the complaint, which the grievance committee said makes mine a “hotter ” case.

Matthew
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    No Responses to “What happens to an attorney if negligence is found in a grievance complaint?”

    1. coragryph on December 7th, 2009 6:29 am

      The attorney could get fined, sanctioned, suspended and/or lose their license to practice law — depending on the severity.

      Do you mean “negligible” (as in not significantly at fault) or “negligent” (meaning, at fault)?

    2. wizjp on December 8th, 2009 6:49 pm

      sanctions from the bar and the court can include damages.