Sec. 1220.1. Referral to mediation  


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  • The Grievance Committee or the Office of Chief Counsel (“disciplinary office”) may refer attorney-client disputes to mediation pursuant to this Part when it determines, upon receipt of a complaint relating to an attorney’s conduct, that mediation may be an appropriate alternative method of resolving the dispute. Disputes involving the following matters shall not be eligible for mediation:
    (a) escrow violations;
    (b) allegations of criminal conduct;
    (c) a pattern of similar misconduct or behavior (existing over a reasonable period of time);
    (d) allegations of abuse of alcohol or drugs or of physical or mental impairment.