Ethical Conduct
Th American legal system and the attorney-client relationship are founded on trust. Although few attorneys ever betray that trust, when a breach does occur, damage to individuals and the entire system may result. The lawyers of Kentucky and the Kentucky Supreme Court recognize actions should be taken to prevent unethical conduct and restore confidence and trust should misconduct occur. To that end, the Kentucky Supreme court has created The Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct for all lawyers who practice law in the state.
Ethics Violations
If you think your lawyer or another lawyer has committed an act you believe is in violation of the ethics rules, you are encouraged to report it to the Kentucky Bar Association for an investigation. Even if your complaint does not result in a charge of misconduct it is still important the matter is reported. The KBA depends on the public to report possible ethics rule violations to prevent attorneys from continuing to violate ethics rules and possibly harm future clients.
Filing a Complaint
Information for filing a complaint is available by clicking here.
Ethics Opinions
The Kentucky Bar Association Office of Bar Counsel has worked to make sure this set of ethics opinions is the most complete, accurate and reliable set available to the members of the bar or general public. As new opinions are issued they will be added to this online listing.
Ethics and Professionalism Enhancement Program
For KBA Members who are required to attend the Annual Ethics and Professionalism Enhancement Program (EPEP), the next program will occur on the date, time, and at the location indicated below:
- When
- October 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Where
- Kentucky Bar Association
514 W. Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
- Registration Fee
- $200
- TAMP Contact
-
Office of Bar Counsel
502.564.3795 ext. 256
Email
- Required at check-in
- A photo ID
Notice will be sent to individuals who are required to attend EPEP once arrangements are finalized. The notice will contain information on how to register, including on-line registration.
Trust Account Management Program
For KBA Members who are required to attend the Trust Account Management Program (TAMP), or KBA members attending for CLE credit, the next program will occur on the date, time, and at the location indicated below:
- When
- October 20, 2025
1:00 - 5:00 PM
- Where
- Kentucky Bar Association
514 W. Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
- Registration Fee
- $75
- TAMP Contact
-
Office of Bar Counsel
502.564.3795 ext. 256
Email
- Required at check-in
- A photo ID
Notice will be sent to individuals who are required to attend TAMP once arrangements are finalized. The notice will contain information on how to register, including on-line registration.
Questions?
Please submit all inquiries to Mary Ellen Hardy, mhardy@kybar.org.