State Bar & Bar Associations
Oct. 25, 2018
State Bar must ensure minorities are not disciplined at a higher rate
Over the years, the State Bar of California has been tasked with ensuring that it does not use its authority disproportionately against those in solo practice — which could translate to a disproportionate use of authority against minorities.
Daniel Everett
Email: danieleverett@danieleverettlaw.com
Daniel is a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco and the host of "Folk Law" on KXSF-LP 102.5 FM.
Over the years, the State Bar of California has been tasked with ensuring that it does not use its authority disproportionately against those in solo practice -- as there was a perception that solo attorneys were facing discipline and disbarment at a far greater rate than their counterparts at large firms.
However, it has never been determined whether there was a correlation between a disproportionate number of solo and small firm a...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In