Filing Grievance Against Attorney

Summary

Georgia bar rule 4-227 outlines procedures for filing grievances against attorneys, including obtaining and submitting a grievance form to the state bar. If an attorney is unable to handle cases due to mental health issues, you may file a grievance to address settlement fund concerns. Consider consulting another attorney for assistance.

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It looks like you're referring to Georgia's Bar Rule *-*. This rule relates to disciplinary proceedings and the responsibilities of a lawyer when dealing with grievances or complaints. Is there a specific aspect of this rule that you need more information on?
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Georgia Bar Rule *-* covers procedures related to disciplinary actions against attorneys. Here are some key points:
- It outlines the steps for filing grievances against attorneys.
- Details the investigation and hearing process.
- Specifies possible disciplinary actions.
- Describes the rights of the attorney during proceedings.
Is there a particular part of this you'd like to know more about?
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To file a grievance against an attorney in Georgia under Bar Rule *-*, follow these general steps:
- Obtain a grievance form from the State Bar of Georgia.
- Complete the form, providing details of the complaint.
- Submit the form to the State Bar's Office of the General Counsel.
- The State Bar will review and investigate the complaint.
Would you like more information on any specific step?
in the process of the lawyer getting me my settlement funds I was at the he had to make the last payment, but during that time he was mentally stable to not handle his cases and got put into a mental facility is that grievance against a lawyer that I need to file to get our settlement funds back the rest of them paid off
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It looks like you're in a challenging situation. Here are some general steps you might consider:
- File a grievance with the State Bar of Georgia to report the issue.
- Consider contacting another lawyer to help you navigate the situation and recover your settlement funds.
Would you like more information on how to file the grievance, or do you need guidance on finding another attorney?