Congratulations to Our New Specialists

Congratulations to the new specialists! These lawyers met all of the requirements to be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization on December 6, 2024.

W. Donald Carroll Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award

W. Donald Carroll Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 20, 2024, in Charlotte.

State Bar Boards Release Annual Reports

Notice of Intent to Seek Reinstatement: Charles Blackmon

Charles Blackmon, of Greensboro, intends to file a petition for reinstatement before the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar.

David W. Long Receives Distinguished Service Award

David W. Long was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 4, 2024, at the North Carolina State Bar building.

Smith Installed as President

Eden attorney Matthew W. Smith was sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

Ethical Considerations for Lawyers in the Wake of a Natural Disaster

As the people of western North Carolina assess the damage and begin to rebuild what was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, lawyers face the difficult task of addressing the impact on both their personal lives and their professional obligations.

A Message from President Todd Brown on Helene

Supreme Court Allowing Non-NC Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services to Helene Victims

Today, October 1, 2024, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved the North Carolina State Bar’s temporary rule amendment allowing lawyers not licensed in North Carolina to immediately begin providing pro bono legal services to indigent victims of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene.

Statewide Disaster Relief Legal Resources - Tropical Storm Helene

The State Bar is compiling a list of legal resources for those in need of legal assistance in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.

Peter G. Bolac Nominated for Secretary

The North Carolina State Bar Council is pleased to announce that its Nominating Committee has nominated current State Bar Assistant Executive Director Peter G. Bolac for election to the office of secretary of the State Bar Council.

Harry B. Crow Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award

Harry B. Crow Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2024, in Monroe, North Carolina.

Robert W. Wolf Receives Distinguished Service Award

Robert W. Wolf received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 11, 2024, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Clifton T. Barrett Receives Distinguished Service Award

Clifton T. Barrett received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2024, at the Guilford Inn of Court meeting held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

State Bar Executive Director Announces Retirement

State Bar Executive Director Alice Mine announced her retirement at the meeting of the State Bar Council’s Executive Committee on July 18, 2024. Her retirement will be effective December 31, 2024.

Alert: Spoofed Email

Many lawyers and law firms have reported receiving emails purportedly from the State Bar's President, Todd Brown. These are spoofed emails from a fake email address, which he did not send.

eCourts - Attention Private Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Only

CLE Town Hall Available on YouTube

View the town hall meeting that was held to discuss the recent changes to the CLE rules.

Bank Failures, FDIC Coverage, and a Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility

The State Bar has received calls from lawyers expressing concern about the failure of a limited number of banks in the US. Here, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions.