Dispute with an Attorney? |
| New Hampshire attorneys are required to abide by the NH Rules of Professional Conduct. Complaints of misconduct or ethical violations are under the jurisdiction of the NH Supreme Court's Attorney Discipline Office.
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Ethical Violation or Dispute? |
♦ Complaints are usually the result of a misunderstanding between the attorney and client.
♦ First discuss the matter with the attorney and request a detailed explanation.
♦ Usually an open and good-faith discussion will produce a satisfactory solution to the disagreement.
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| Examples of complaints that do NOT rise to the level of an ethical violation:
♦ Questions and/or disputes involving fees, etc.
♦ Failure to inform
♦ Not returning phone calls
♦ Will not relinquish files after dismissal
If your complaint does not rise to the level of an ethical violation, contact the Dispute Resolution Committee:
New Hampshire Bar Association/Dispute Resolution
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-224-6942
♦ Information about the Dispute Resolution Committee
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Dispute with a Legal Professional? |
Complaint against a judge | Grievances against judges must be addressed to:
NH Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Conduct
383 Central Avenue, Suite 303
Dover, NH 03820
603-749-3635
♦ More information on filing a complaint against a judge
♦ State of NH Judicial Conduct Committee
| Complaint against court staff | If you feel that the court staff did not act properly in my case, speak directly to the clerk of the court.
♦ Find the clerk of your court.
| Complaint against a Public Defender | If your concern involves an attorney in the Public Defenders Program, you should contact the Executive Director of the Public Defender Program.
Executive Director
NH Public Defender
10 Ferry Street, Suite 202
Concord, NH 03301
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| How to find out if a complaint
has been filed against a lawyer | The Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office can tell you whether there have been any complaints filed against a lawyer.
Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office
4 Chenell Drive, Suite 102
Concord NH 03301
Phone: 603-224-5828
| Complaint against a Guardian ad litem | Concerns about the actions of a Guardian ad litem should be directed to the entity that certified that particular GAL.
♦ Check the GAL website for the names of those who are board-certified
♦ Check the Court's website for the names of those who are court-certified.
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