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The Law Library Staff prepares "Frequently Asked Questions" for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Cleveland Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ. |
Martindale Hubbell: Ratings and directory information. Find attorneys in a particular location with a particular subject specialty. See also Martindale Hubbell Lawyers.com
Canada Law List: Directory for Canadian lawyers. Martindale Hubbell also has information on Canadian attorneys.
A.M. Best's Directory: Directory and ratings for insurance defense attorneys.
Chambers and Partners USA Directory: Ratings for attorneys that represent businesses and unions.
Thomson Legal Record: Generates a list of cases from WESTLAW which the attorney has been involved. Gives the name and date of the case only. Does not contain a lot of information regarding common pleas cases. You can also search for lawyers with experience in a particular court or subject area.
Daily Legal News Databases: To find out if an attorney is currently licensed in Ohio.
Attorney Information Search - Supreme Court of Ohio: Shows disciplinary information about attorneys
ABA - Directory of Lawyer Discipinary Agencies: Provides phone numbers and sometimes web addresses for lawyer disciplinary agencies in the fifty states.
National Lawyer Regulatory Databank: For a fee, one can search nationwide for disciplinary actions against an attorney.
Lawyer Referral and Information Services: Contact information for services registered with the Ohio Supreme Court.
Ohio State Legal Services Association: Public Law Library and Legal Services Directory.
Price's List of Lists: Professional Services: To find ranking lists of attorneys.
Where to Go For Legal Help in Cleveland: a list provided by the Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Contact information for legal aid, ACLU, law school clinics and more.
Pro Seniors for Ohioans over 60: www.proseniors.org/legal_services.html
University of Akron - Prisoner Legal Assistance Clinic: Provides legal research for Ohio prisoners.
National Center For State Courts: Resources for Self Represented Litigants
Here is a good article that explains the difference between filing an action for legal malpractice, filing a grievance for ethical violations and bar association fee dispute programs: Devilsadvocate.com: Complaining About Lawyers. Lawyers.com: Legal Malpractice includes information on ethics violations and an FAQ called, "When You're Unhappy with Your Lawyer". See also Nolo.com: Working with Your Lawyer. For a good article on legal malpractice, see Expertlaw.com: "Legal Malpractice Litigation".
A grievance can be filed with the Ohio Supreme Court, Office of Disciplinary Counsel or a certified grievance committee of a local bar association. See:
Ohio Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel: Filing a complaint against an attorney
If the bar association or Disciplinary Counsel finds probable cause of misconduct, the matter is referred to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court disciplines the attorney, this will be reported in the Ohio Official Reports. To find Ohio Supreme Court disciplinary cases since 1992, go to Supreme Court of Ohio.
Also see the following:
Ohio State Bar Association: Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility Governs Attorneys' Actions
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May 21, 1999 -
