How to Respond to a State Bar Complaint in California Without Violating Attorney-Client Confidentiality
California attorneys typically have **10 days** to respond to a State Bar complaint, and the response must protect client confidences under **Business & Professions Code § 6068(e)**. A careless reply can create new ethics exposure even when the underlying allegation is weak. This article explains how to respond strategically—what you may disclose, what you must […]