Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Oct. 3, 2019
Navigating the requirements for reporting attorney misconduct
As set forth in Rule 1.0 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, a primary purpose of rules governing attorney conduct is to “protect the integrity of the legal system” and to “promote the administration of justice and confidence in the legal profession.”
As set forth in Rule 1.0 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, a primary purpose of rules governing attorney conduct is to "protect the integrity of the legal system" and to "promote the administration of justice and confidence in the legal profession." To achieve that goal, many states emphasize the need for self-governance by encouraging or even requiring that attorneys report rule violations by other attorneys to the applicable bar authority.
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