Tip Of The Day: File A Grievance Against A Dishonest Lawyer

New York residents can file a claim with "The Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection of the State of New York." Call 1-800-442-FUND or go to www.nylawfund.org.

People can also file a complaint with their State's Grievance Committee.

The State Grievance Committee's primary function is the review and adjudication of complaints alleging attorney misconduct.

New York residents can contact their State Grievance Committee at www.courts.state.ny.us/ip/attorneygrievance/complaints_attorney.shtml

New Jersey residents can contact their State Grievance Committee at www.judiciary.state.nj.us/oae/index.htm

Connecticut residents can contact their State Grievance Committee at www.jud.state.ct.us/SGC