Filing a Grievance

If you believe that an attorney has acted in an unethical manner and is in violation of the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct, you may file a grievance. When filing a grievance, you are asked to include the following information:

the name and address of the attorney;
a brief description of the legal matter which gave rise to your grievance;
a detailed factual description of the lawyer’s conduct;
the relevant documents that illustrate the conduct of the attorney or, if you are unable to provide such documents, an explanation of why you are unable to provide them;
what proof is to be provided, including the names and addresses of witnesses, to establish a violation of a disciplinary rule;
the date(s) of the event(s) you describe.

There are two ways to file a grievance:

You may complete and submit the electronic form below. A copy of your grievance must also be sent to the attorney about whom you are filing a grievance.
You may write us a letter, which includes all of the information noted above. Your grievance letter must be signed under oath, and a copy of the letter and enclosures must be sent to the attorney about whom you are writing. Click the following to view/download an oath form that you must sign and a Certification of Copies Form. Both of these forms need to be completed and included with your letter when you submit it to this office. A copy of your grievance must also be sent to the attorney about whom you are filing a grievance.

ELECTRONIC GRIEVANCE FORM

NOTE: Fields marked with an asterisk () in the form below are required.

Your Information

Your Name

Your Address

Your Email Address

Preferred contact telephone number(s):

Home Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Information Regarding the Attorney You Are Complaining About

Attorney's Name

Attorney's Address (if known)

Attorney's Phone Number (if known)

Please Answer the Following Questions

In regards to this complaint, you are the:

Client

Opposing Party

Opposing Attorney

Judicial Officer

Other (please explain)

If Other, please explain in more detail.

Have you filed a complaint or legal action about this matter anywhere else?

Yes

If yes, please state where that complaint or action was filed, and its current status.

What type of legal matter does your complaint involve (i.e. divorce, probate, criminal, real estate, etc.)?

If your complaint involves a lawsuit or court, please answer the following:

Name of Court

Case Name or Title

Case Number

Names of Parties Involved

Information Regarding Your Complaint

Please state in detail and describe the circumstances surrounding your grievance against the attorney. Include dates or approximate dates if possible.

Attach any supporting documentation related to your grievance. (For example, this might include copies of court documents or orders, billing records, correspondence, etc.) Please upload one file, 32 MB or smaller, per field.

Please provide the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) for any witnesses to the conduct complained of in your grievance.

Affirmation and Signatures

I hereby swear or affirm under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information contained in this grievance is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date

Electronic Signature

I certify that I have sent a copy of this grievance, including any attachments, to the attorney against whom this grievance is filed.

Date

Electronic Signature