Formal Opinion 127 (Scanning Client Files) - Posted on June 9th, 2009 Formal Opinion 127 addresses the circumstances in which an attorney may scan a client's file and destroy the original paper file, without client consent. Read More

Formal Opinion 126 (Waiver of Post-conviction relief) - Posted on June 9th, 2009 Formal Opinion 126 provides for situations in which a defendant may not be asked to waive the right to seek post-conviction relief. 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

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

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

New File Retention Rule effective 1/1/05 - Posted on September 1st, 2004 The Supreme Court has adopted a file retention rule that will become effective January 1, 2004. The rule will permit attorneys to destroy most client files after ten years. The Order with the text of the rule can be found at: http://www.courts.mo.gov/sup/index.nsf/d45a7635d4bfdb8f86256.... Read More