FAQ: Will the allegations that I violated the legal ethics rules be treated as a civil matter?
No, there is a difference between civil litigation and the attorney disciplinary process.  If the matter proceeds to hearings, the case will be heard by legal professionals with specialized experience in the rules of professional conduct.  Further, the standard of proof that the complainant must satisfy is higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard that applies in civil matters, and the rules of evidence are somewhat relaxed in the attorney disciplinary process.  The most important aspect of the process is that we present a clear and supported explanation of your conduct and why it did not constitute a violation of the legal ethics rules.