Personal injury lawyers are regulated by codes of
conduct established by state bar associations, which have the
power to take disciplinary action against lawyers who violate
professional or ethical regulations. The American Bar Association
(ABA) Joint Committee on Lawyer Regulation offers assistance to
state bars, helping them to draft, implement, and/or promote
regulatory policies regarding personal injury lawyers.
Personal injury lawyers may belong to any number of professional associations, some of which are mandatory and others voluntary. For instance, personal injury lawyers are licensed by their state bar associations, of which they must be members.
