Lawyer misconduct, when serious, will result in a public hearing to determine how the lawyer will be disciplined.
A citation is issued in cases where a lawyer’s alleged conduct is serious. The citation lists allegations that will be the subject of a public hearing and ruling by the LSBC Tribunal.
Consent agreements and conditional admissions are regulatory sanctions approved by the Law Society.
The Law Society Tribunal adjudicates disciplinary matters and reinstatement as a member of the Law Society.
The Alternative Discipline Process is a pilot program that diverts lawyers who are under investigation from the regular disciplinary process to one focused on the support and management of underlying health issues.
Administrative penalties are an enforcement tool that allow the Law Society to address certain breaches of the Law Society Rules with an appropriate and proportionate sanction.
Conduct reviews are ordered by the Discipline Committee to address conduct that led to a complaint with a focus on professional education and competence.