This is one of three Attorney Grievance Committees for the 10th Judicial District. Its job is to investigate complaints of unethical conduct against attorneys who are based in Suffolk or Nassau county. Chief Counsel Rita Adler leads a 20-member, court-appointed council made up of 16 lawyers and four non-lawyers who judge each case. If there is sufficient evidence, the council will prosecute attorneys for professional misconduct. Residents who feel their legal representaiton may have been dishonest or incompetant must file a written complaint. Disputes involving legal fees are generally not accepted.