Who We Are

The Standing Committee on Client Protection was established in 1984 with the merger of the Standing Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law and the Standing Committee on Clients' Security Fund.

The Committee works to develop and strengthen client protection mechanisms, including programs to reimburse financial losses caused by lawyer misappropriation of client funds through the establishment of lawyer's funds for client protection (formerly known as client security funds).

The Committee also promotes consumer and governmental interests with respect to the participation in law-related activities by individuals who are not licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction. Issues in this area include the interstate practice of law, the provision of legal services by nonlawyers, and the practice of law following the determination of a major disaster.

The Standing Committee on Client Protection sponsors educational programs, provides onsite consultations, develops model rules for adoption as ABA policy, and conducts and publishes surveys.

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Compendium of Client Protection Rules, 2011 Edition The 2011 Edition is a compilation of policies adopted by the American Bar Association for the protection of the profession's clients and the pu... more

Leadership

Committee Roster (10 total members)

Programs, Meetings and Events

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