August 14, 2007

Texas State Bar Considers Ombuds Office

A committee appointed by the Texas Supreme Court has concluded its review of the state's lawyer disciplinary system and recommended systemic changes. In its 25-page report, the Grievance Oversight Committee urges, among other things, that the State Bar board establish an ombudsman's office to help complainants with issues related to filing complaints. According to the GOC's report, the ombuds would not report to the disciplinary agency and have the power to "investigate" complaints, but there are few other details. (Texas Lawyer; GOC's 2007 Report, see page 9, § III.B.3.b., and Attachment 1, p. 3.)

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