WHAT TO DO IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR LAWYER HAS ACTED UNETHICALLY?

If you believe an attorney has violated the HRPC and acted unethically, you can file a complaint with the ODC.   However, before doing so, it is a good idea to consider the following.

If you feel your lawyer is not handling your legal matter properly, is not keeping you adequately informed about your case, or is charging you too much, you should first consider contacting your lawyer to discuss the problem.  Open communication between lawyer and client is essential to a productive working relationship.  Often, a frank discussion will eliminate or lead to a solution of the problem.