Disputes with ABS's, LP's, and CLDP's

Legal Paraprofessionals and Alternative Business Structures

With limited exceptions, both ABSs and LPs are subject to the Arizona Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 42 of the Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court. LPs also are subject to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration Code of Conduct for LPs, as laid out in ACJA § 7-210(J). Complaints regarding ABSs and LPs are taken, investigated and prosecuted by the State Bar of Arizona in the same manner as complaints against lawyers. The process for making complaints regarding an LP or an ABS is the same as making a complaint regarding a lawyer. For further information regarding disputes or concerns regarding an ABS or LP, please visit our page regarding DISPUTES WITH LAWYERS.

Certified Legal Document Preparers:

The Board of Certified Legal Document Preparers has the authority to investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct by certified legal document preparers. You can find information about filing a complaint, a complaint form and procedures online at the Supreme Court’s Certification and Licensing website.