Research FAQ's: You and Your Lawyer

The Law Library Staff prepares "Research Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) 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 Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.

The Law Library’s FAQ page on Legal Help And Legal Clinics provide helpful web sites.

WHEN DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY?

• Ohio State Bar Association: LawFacts Pamphlet on Attorneys

LAWYER LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Ohio Supreme Court Attorney Registration

• Ohio State Bar Association: Attorney and Paralegal Certification Programs

FINDING AN ATTORNEY

Cleveland Area

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Referral Service

Ohio

• Lawyer Referral and Information Services: Contact information for services registered with the Ohio Supreme Court.

• Ohio Supreme Court Directory Search

National

• Martindale-Hubbell

• Lawyers.com

• FindLaw Lawyer Directory

• Chambers and Partners Directory

LAWYER ETHICS & DISCIPLINE

• Ohio State Bar Association: Lawyer Ethics and Discipline

• Nolo.com: What You Should Expect From a Lawyer

• The Law and You: Chapter 13: The Lawyer

FILING A GRIEVANCE AGAINST AN ATTORNEY

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

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: grievances and fee dispute programs.