INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING A COMPLAINT
AGAINST A DELAWARE LAWYER
COMPLETE THE COMPLAINT FORM:
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fill out all spaces on the complaint form
completely (except "ODC File No.");
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give the full name of the lawyer about whom you are complaining;
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date and sign the complaint form.
ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER TO THE COMPLAINT FORM:
Explain in your own words exactly what your complaint is against the lawyer.
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What type of case does/did this involve? (e.g. personal injury, domestic
relations);
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Did the lawyer represent you in the matter?
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When did the representation begin?
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What was your agreement as to the representation?
- Was this agreement in writing? (if so, please attach a copy of the agreement)
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Was there an agreement about fees and costs of the representation?
- Was this in writing? (if so, please attach a copy of the agreement)
- If no writing, what did you understand the fees and costs to be?
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When were you last in contact with the lawyer?
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Have you hired a new lawyer? (if so, please provide that lawyer's name)
PROVIDE COPIES OF ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS YOU HAVE WHICH RELATE TO YOUR
COMPLAINT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
SEND THE COMPLETED COMPLAINT FORM AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY FIRST
CLASS MAIL TO:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
820 N. French Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801-3545.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND VIA CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL -- THIS
MAY DELAY RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLAINT**
ALL COMPLAINTS AND ANY INFORMATION RELATING TO, OR GATHERED AS A RESULT OF, A
COMPLAINT FILED WITH THE ODC ARE CONFIDENTIAL
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