How can I report a lawyer for unprofessional conduct?

Full question:

I just received a very disturbing phone message from a lawyer. It was vulgar, insulting and definitely unprofessional. I believe that he violated his code of ethics. He is a black eye to the profession and I would like to report him. How do I do this?

  • Category: Courts
  • Subcategory: Attorneys
  • Date:
  • State: Pennsylvania

Answer:

If you want to report a lawyer in Pennsylvania for unprofessional conduct, you can contact the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Here are the relevant offices:

Chief Disciplinary Counsel:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Suite 1400
200 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Fax:

District Offices:

District I Office:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
16th Floor, Seven Penn Center
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Fax:

District II Office:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Suite 1708
820 Adams Avenue
Trooper, PA 19403

Fax:

District III Office:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Second Floor
Two Lemoyne Drive
Lemoyne, PA 17043

Fax:

District IV Office:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Suite 400
Union Trust Building
501 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Fax:

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