What Is the Difference Between an ARDC Complaint and a Malpractice Suit in IL?
Two Very Different Paths When an Attorney Falls Short Key Takeaways: In Illinois, an ARDC complaint and a malpractice lawsuit are separate paths differing primarily in goal: discipline or compensation. An ARDC complaint asks a state regulator to investigate professional misconduct and can affect a lawyer’s license, but awards no money to a harmed client. […]