North Carolina State Bar

The North Carolina State Bar, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a government agency. Established in 1933, it employs 98 individuals and generates approximately $50 million in revenue annually. The North Carolina State Bar focuses on regulating the legal profession within North Carolina, overseeing over 28,000 licensed lawyers. Its primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting lawyers who violate the state's code of ethics. Beyond disciplinary actions, the organization promotes lawyer and paralegal competency, establishes and upholds the ethical standards known as "The Rules of Professional Conduct," advises lawyers on ethical conduct, mediates fee disputes, prevents unauthorized practice of law, compensates clients victimized by lawyer theft, and strives to improve the administration of justice. Individuals seeking information about disciplinary actions, filing complaints, or alternative dispute resolution can visit the "Lawyer Discipline" section of the organization's website.