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Ethics Committee

Jurisdiction:

Prepare written opinions concerning the propriety of professional conduct of lawyers at the request of the State Bar President, Board of Commission, Representative Assembly, Attorney Discipline Board, Attorney Grievance Commission, Executive Director, or individual members of the State Bar inquiring about their own contemplated conduct.
Recommend amendments to the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and other standards of professional conduct, and review proposed amendments.

The Michigan Judges Association, Michigan Probate Judges Association, Michigan District Judges Association, and the Referees Association of Michigan shall each nominate one member for appointment to this committee.

This committee may have more than 15 members.

Reports

2008-2009 Committee Members PDF

Ethics Opinions Online

How to Request an Opinion

Rules of the Committee