HB 1186 - DIGEST

Provides that the supreme court by rule shall prescribe the form of oath of attorney for applicants for admission to the state bar.

Provides that the supreme court shall prescribe rules of procedure governing the discipline, including suspension or disbarment, of members of the state bar.

Requires that, promptly upon agreeing to provide legal services for a client, a lawyer shall provide the client a written explanation of the scope of the legal services, the manner by which charges for services or goods will be determined, and all other material terms of their contractual relationship. Promptly upon agreeing to any material changes in the scope or terms, the lawyer shall provide the client a written explanation of the changes.