Attorneys are obligated to self-report a whole host of matters under Business and Professions Code section 6068(o), including the following:

1. Lawsuits and settlements:
2. The filing of three or more lawsuits within a 12-month period for malpractice
3. The filing of three or more lawsuits within a 12-month period for wrongful conduct committed in a professional capacity
4. The entry of judgment in a civil action for: fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty or gross negligence in a professional capacity
5. Settlement or arbitration award for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty or gross negligence in a professional capacity where an attorney is not covered by professional liability insurance
6. Reversal of judgment (civil or criminal):
7. Reversal of judgment in a proceeding based on findings of misconduct, gross incompetence or misrepresentation
8. Sanctions
9. Criminal actions
10. The bringing of an indictment or information charging the attorney with a felony
11. A misdemeanor conviction for a crime committed in the practice of law or in which a client was the victim
12. A misdemeanor conviction for a crime that necessarily involves dishonesty or moral turpitude, or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime
13. A felony conviction
14. Professional discipline
15. Employment of a disbarred, resigned, suspended or involuntarily inactive attorney

Requirement to Report Sanctions

All sanctions must be reported unless they are less than $1,000 or for failure to make discovery

Requirement to Report Professional Discipline

Discipline imposed by a foreign bar, professional or occupational agency or licensing board in any state or jurisdiction, including in federal court must be timely reported to the State Bar.