Feb. 12, 2026
New reporting rules change how California lawyers work
Starting with the 2026 licensing cycle, California attorneys face expanded annual reporting and compliance obligations--including attorney oath declarations, client trust account oversight, pro bono and reduced-fee service reporting and updated fee disclosures
Jason E. Fellner
Partner
Fellner Law Group
Legal malpractice
University of San Francisco School of Law
Beginning with the 2026 licensing cycle, California attorneys will be subject to several new and expanded reporting and compliance obligations adopted by the California Supreme Court and the State Bar of California. The changes affect annual licensing renewal declarations, client trust account reporting, pro bono disclosures and fee schedules, and are intended to enhance oversight, transparency and pu...
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