The Ethics Commission does not accept Complaints over the fax machine. It does accept Complaints which are signed and notarized, scanned, and emailed to [email protected] . (Complaints also may be mailed to 210 Brooks Street, Suite 300, Charleston, WV 25301.)
When the Investigative Panel reviews the matter it may: (1) dismiss the complaint if the there is no or insufficient evidence of a violation; (2) find a violation of the ethics rules, but determine further action is not warranted; (3) issue a written admonishment to the attorney; (4) require additional investigation; 5) refer to mediation; or (6) issue formal charges against the lawyer …
210 Brooks Street, Suite 300 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone (304)558-0664 WV Toll-Free 1(866)558-0664 Fax (304) 558-2169 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Ethics Commission > Complaints > Filing a Complaint
West Virginia Ethics Commission 210 Brooks St., Suite 300 Charleston, WV 25301 [email protected] Information regarding the Complaint process • The Ethics Commission will send a letter to the person who filed a Complaint which confirms that it has been received. • The Complaint initially will be either dismissed or investigated by the Ethics Commission’s
West Virginia Ethics Commission 210 Brooks Street, Suite 300 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone (304)558-0664 WV Toll-Free 1(866)558-0664 Fax (304)558-2169 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Email: [email protected]
A staff attorney for the Ethics Commission prosecutes Complaints.
The Act authorizes the Commission to enter into Conciliation Agreements with persons who are subjects of investigations at any stage of an investigation or proceeding. Although public hearings may be avoided by the Agreement, the Agreement itself must be made public.
It’s always awkward to ask, “So, when’s the last time you were suspended from practice?”
Each state has its own bar association that grants licenses to attorneys. These associations monitor and discipline lawyers, suspending or disbarring those who violate the code of ethics for that specific state.
When picking an attorney for any matter, at the very least you should search for reviews online and see what others have said.