Information about a matter that has not resulted in a formal disciplinary charge against a lawyer is confidential. By contacting the office of the Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, you can find out whether a lawyer's law license is active and in good standing, whether there are any formal disciplinary charges pending against him or her, and whether he or she has been disciplined in the past. The Disciplinary Commission does not handle judicial discipline. Complaints about judicial decisions are handled by taking an appeal. You should talk to a lawyer about your appellate remedies.
Successful lawyers are busy people.
A telephone call often cannot be handled right away, and you may have to leave a message. Leave as complete a message as possible so your lawyer has a sense of the urgency of the situation. If you don't get a timely return call, request an appointment or send a letter and keep a copy for your records. Make sure you have a good understanding of the basis for the fee you will be charged. It is always fair for you to have the basic fee agreement with your lawyer put in writing.