Richard E. Banks Appointed to the Advisory Committee - Posted on August 26th, 2008 On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court appointed Richard E. Banks of St. Louis to the Advisory Committee to replace John C. Dods, who passed away on June 2, 2008. Mr. Banks' term ends on December 31, 2009. Read More

Formal Opinion on Collaborative Law Issued - Posted on August 26th, 2008 The Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri has issued a formal opinion concluding that collaborative law may ethically be practiced in Missouri. Read More

New Chair and New Members Appointed to the Advisory Committee - Posted on March 10th, 2008 The Supreme Court has appointed Jennifer Gille Bacon as the new Chair of the Advisory Committee. John Dods, who has served as Chair with great dedication for more than two terms continues to serve as... Read More

Annual Report of the Attorney Discipline System for 2006 - Posted on August 15th, 2007 This report summarizes the activities of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Regional Disciplinary Committees, Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court, Disciplinary Hearing Panels, and Legal Ethics Counsel for the calendar year 2006. Read More

Advisory Committee Fund Audit Report 12-31-2006 - Posted on August 6th, 2007 This is the Independent Auditors' Report for the year ending 12/31/2006 for the Advisory Committee Fund. This fund covers the Advisory Committee, Disciplinary Hearing Panels, Legal Ethics Counsel, Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Regional Disciplinary Committees. Read More

Regulation regarding attorney Disciplinary Hearing Officers and Regional Disciplinary Committee Members - Posted on July 27th, 2007 The Advisory Committee has adopted a regulation relating to attorney Disciplinary Hearing Officers and Regional Disciplinary Committee members. The regulation prohibits representation of those involved in disciplinary matters while serving. Read More

New Rules of Professional Conduct Adopted - Posted on March 8th, 2007 The Supreme Court of Missouri adopted new Rules of Professional Conduct for Missouri attorneys on March 1, 2007. They become effective July 1, 2007. An overview article can be found on this website in... Read More

Richard Steele Appointed to Replace James Spain on Advisory Committee - Posted on March 6th, 2007 Effective January 30, 2007, the Supreme Court of Missouri appointed Richard G. Steele of Cape Girardeau to the Advisory Committee to replace James E. Spain of Poplar Bluff, whose second term had... Read More

CDC and LEC Statement re New Rules and Current Ads - Posted on September 28th, 2005 Joint Statement from Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Legal Ethics Counsel Regarding New Advertising Rules Read More

New Advertising Rules effective 1-1-2006 - Posted on September 20th, 2005 The Supreme Court of Missouri adopted new advertising rules on 9-19-2005, to become effective on 1-1-2006. They can be found on the Supreme Court's website under Rules. ... Read More