State Bar Defense Attorney
The Katz Law Firm provides experienced state bar defense representation for attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings in Illinois and Wisconsin. As a dedicated state bar defense attorney, we protect lawyers’ professional licenses and reputations when confronted with regulatory complaints.
Illinois and Wisconsin State Bar Defense
Our state bar defense practice represents attorneys in proceedings before the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) and Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), including:
- Disciplinary complaint defense
- Investigation response and representation
- Administrative hearings and appeals
- License protection and reinstatement matters
- Professional conduct violations
- Ethics compliance and counseling
State Bar Defense Experience
Our state bar defense attorney team has experience handling all phases of disciplinary proceedings:
- Initial complaint response and regulatory inquiries
- Investigation defense and fact-finding processes
- Formal disciplinary hearings and proceedings
- Appeals and settlement negotiations
Your Right to Choose Counsel
While insurance companies often prefer attorneys use their panel counsel for disciplinary matters, lawyers generally maintain the right to select their own state bar defense attorney. Many professional liability insurance policies provide coverage for state bar defense proceedings, and we work with insurance carriers when coverage applies.
Experienced Chicago, IL Attorney State Bar & Board Defense
The Katz Law Firm has experience closing disciplinary claims and files against attorneys, including dismissal of complaints, negotiated resolutions avoiding formal discipline, and minimized sanctions.