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 Revised Formal Opinion Interim No. 20-0003 (Flat Fees and Termination).
Source
Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
Deadline
January 13, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Comments should be submitted using this online Public Comment Form.
The State Bar seeks public comment on rule amendments that would permit the State Bar to charge a fee to voluntarily resign.
Board of Trustees
January 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
The State Bar seeks public comment on various amendments to the Rules of the State Bar regarding the Client Trust Account Protection Program, including a proposed reorganization of rules 2.4 through 2.6 into a new Division 1.5 in Title 2.
Board of Trustees, sitting as the Regulation and Discipline Committee
The State Bar seeks public comment on a proposal to remove criminal conviction transmittal notations from attorney profile pages after the conclusion of the conviction transmittal notations from attorney profile pages after the conclusion of the conviction proceeding.
State Bar Staff
February 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m.