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WHEN DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY?

LAWYER LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

FINDING AN ATTORNEY

FINDING FREE LEGAL HELP: PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES

LAWYER ETHICS & DISCIPLINE

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR LAWYER: WHAT TO DO?

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: What You Should Expect From a Lawyer. For a good article on legal malpractice, see Expertlaw.com: "Legal Malpractice Litigation".


FILING A GRIEVANCE AGAINST AN ATTORNEY

OTHER ARTICLES ON THE LAWYER CLIENT RELATIONSHIP BY OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION:

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