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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETITIONERS FOR REINSTATEMENT
FROM INACTIVE STATUS OR ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION
LONG FORM
Revised December 2019
Procedure
Pursuant to 27 N.C.A.C. Chapter 1D, Rules .0902 and .0904 of the NC State Bar Rules, petitions for reinstatement
from inactive status or administrative suspension (for failure to fulfill membership or CLE requirements) are reviewed
by the Administrative Committee and approved by the NC State Bar Council. The committee and the council meet
quarterly in January, April, July, and October. The dates of the meetings are posted on the home page of the State Bar
website.
Instructions
1. Print or type the petition. Complete, date, and sign the petition before a notary.
2. Pay the appropriate reinstatement fee:
$125.00 if inactive (payable to the NC State Bar)
$125.00 if suspended for failure to pay membership fees (payable to the NC State Bar)
$250.00 if suspended for failure to complete CLE requirements (payable to the NC Board of CLE)
3. Pay the membership fees for the year you are reinstating ($325.00 for 20
20) p
ayable to the NC State Bar). Note:
Purs
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nt to 27 N.C.A.C. Chapter 1A, Rule .0202 (c), membership fees cannot be prorated. If suspended, pay any
other membership, CLE or grievance fees you may owe. Contact the appropriate department to obtain this
information.
4. Attach three (3) letters of reference from North Carolina lawyers who are in good standing with the NC State Bar
or from people with whom you have a professional business relationship as an employee, customer or service
provider.
5. Complete CLE requirements as outlined on the following page. If you have questions about your CLE hourly
requirements, please contact the CLE Department at 919-733-0123.
6. Mail the petition and any supporting documentation to:
NC State Bar
Membership Department
PO Box 26088
Raleigh, NC 27611
Or Physical Address:
NC State Bar
Membership Department
217 E. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Submit the petition at least 30 days prior to the quarterly meeting of the State Bar Council at which you are
requesting the Council to take action on the petition. If your petition is received 30 days prior to the meeting
you will receive confirmation (if you list an e-mail address on your petition you may receive
correspondence via e-mail) that your petition was received by the NC State Bar. Please contact the
Membership Department at (919) 828-4620, if you do not receive confirmation.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CLE REQUIREMENTS
CLE Requirements For Lawyers Transferred to Inactive Status PRIOR TO MARCH 10, 2011:
STEP 1: Provide proof of completion for any deferred CLE hours.
STEP 2: Provide proof of completion for 12 hours of CLE for EACH YEAR (1 year = 365 days) of inactive
status (capped at 7 years). Of each 12 hour increment, 2 hours must be ethics (6 of the 12 hours
can be taken online/on-demand). These hours must be completed no more than 2 years prior to
filing the reinstatement petition.
NOTE: If you were actively licensed in another state during the period of inactivity and completed CLE
hours, those hours could be applied to the reinstatement requirements regardless of when they were
taken, if approved for NC CLE credit.
CLE Requirements For Lawyers Transferred to Inactive Status ON OR AFTER MARCH 10, 2011:
IF INACTIVE LESS THAN 7 YEARS:
STEP 1: Provide proof of completion for any deferred CLE hours.
STEP 2: Provide proof of completion for 12 hours of CLE for EACH YEAR (1 year = 365 days) of inactive
status (capped at 7 years). Of each 12 hour increment, 2 hours must be ethics (6 of the 12 hours
can be taken online/on-demand). These hours must be completed no more than 2 years prior to
filing the reinstatement petition.
NOTE: If you were actively licensed in another state during the period of inactivity and completed CLE
hours, those hours could be applied to the reinstatement requirements regardless of when they were
taken, if approved for NC CLE credit.
IF INACTIVE 7 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS:
STEP 1: You must take and pass the NC Bar Exam; UNLESS, you are/were actively licensed in another state
or full time active military during the period of inactivity. Each year of military service or active status
in another state will offset one year of NC inactive status for the purpose of calculating years of
inactivity. If you are not required to take the bar exam as a result of offsetting, refer to STEP 2
and NOTE above for your CLE requirements for reinstatement.
CLE Requirements For Lawyers Suspended PRIOR TO MARCH 10, 2011:
STEP 1: Provide proof of completion for any deferred CLE hours.
STEP 2: Provide proof of completion for 12 hours of CLE for EACH YEAR (1 year = 365 days) of suspended
status (capped at 7 years). Of each 12 hour increment, 2 hours must be ethics (6 of the 12 hours
can be taken online/on-demand). These hours must be completed no more than 2 years prior to
filing the reinstatement petition.
NOTE: If you were actively licensed in another state during the period of suspension and completed CLE
hours, those hours could be applied to the reinstatement requirements regardless of when they were
taken, if approved for NC CLE credit.
CLE Requirements For Lawyers Suspended ON OR AFTER MARCH 10, 2011:
STEP 1: Provide proof of completion for any deferred CLE hours.
STEP 2: Provide proof of completion for 12 hours of CLE for EACH YEAR (1 year = 365 days) of suspended
status (capped at 7 years). Of each 12 hour increment, 2 hours must be ethics (6 of the 12 hours
can be taken online/on-demand). These hours must be completed no more than 2 years prior to
filing the reinstatement petition.
NOTE: If you were actively licensed in another state during the period of suspension and completed CLE
hours, those hours could be applied to the reinstatement requirements regardless of when they were
taken, if approved for NC CLE credit.
IF SUSPENDED 7 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS:
STEP 1: You must take and pass the NC Bar Exam; UNLESS, you are/were actively licensed in another state
or full time active military during the period of suspension. Each year of military service or active
status in another state will offset one year of NC suspended status for the purpose of calculating
years of suspension. If you are not required to take the bar exam as a result of offsetting, refer
to STEP 2 and NOTE above for your CLE requirements for reinstatement.
THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR
REINSTATEMENT PETITION
(Long Form)
For Lawyers Who Have Been Inactive or Suspended For More Than 12 Months
All responses are to be based on your knowledge, unless your response is expressly qualified to show
another source of your information. Answer ALL questions (if your answer is NO you must put NO) and
make your answers as specific as possible. If the space for any answer is insufficient, complete your
answer on a separate sheet and attach it to the petition. Review the instruction page (attached to this
petition) prior to submitting your petition to ascertain that you have met all requirements for
reinstatement. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT YOUR ANSWERS LEGIBLY.
Petitioner’s Questionnaire and Affidavit
1. State:
(a) Full name ____________________________________________________________________
(b) Current mailing address:
Street _______________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State _______________ Zip _________________
(c) Telephone numbers: Work ______________________________________________________
Home ________________________________ Mobile ________________________________
(d) E-Mail address ________________________________________________________________
(Please check your e-mail for correspondence concerning your reinstatement petition.)
(e) Have you ever been known by any other name or surname (include any name prior to marriage)?
________ If so, list all other names and the dates and locations where such names were used.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(f) Date of birth _________________ Birthplace ____________________________ Age ________
(g) Are you licensed to practice law in another state(s)? If so, what state(s) and what is your current
status in that state:
_______________________________________________________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ID # __________ License date ____________ CLE ARF owed _________________ Filed ___
Date inactive / suspended ________________ CLE fees owed ___________________ Pd. ___
CLE hours Sub. Ab. Ethics General
Deficit
To reinstate X
Total
Completed
Reinstatement fee owed __________ Pd. ___
Membership fees owed ___________ Pd. ___
JD dues owed __________________ Pd. ___
Ref. letters rec. _______ _______ _______
Other matters pending __________________
2. List all employment during the time that you were inactive or suspended, in reverse chronological
order, beginning with your current employment (attach additional sheet if necessary). Include self-
employment, temporary or part time work, employment by relatives, and employment with and without
compensation. As to each employment state the following:
Employer ________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State _____________ Zip _____________________
From (M/Y) _________________________________ To (M/Y) _____________________________
Position(s) held ____________________________________________________________________
Reason for termination ______________________________________________________________
Employer ________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State _____________ Zip _____________________
From (M/Y) _________________________________ To (M/Y) _____________________________
Position(s) held ____________________________________________________________________
Reason for termination ______________________________________________________________
Employer _________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State _____________ Zip _____________________
From (M/Y) _________________________________ To (M/Y) _____________________________
Position(s) held ____________________________________________________________________
Reason for termination ______________________________________________________________
3. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, have you been disbarred, suspended from practice, or otherwise
disciplined or disqualified (including the revocation of a pro hac vice admission, or a disability or
administrative suspension) by a licensing agency or court for conduct as a lawyer or a member of any
profession or organization, or holder of any public office,? ________
If your answer is YES, provide the following information:
(a) Nature of discipline, suspension, or disqualification;
(b) Date of discipline, suspension, or disqualification;
(c) Name/address of person or body with possession of the record;
(d) Reason(s) for the discipline, suspension, or disqualification.
Attach copies of all documents relating to such discipline, suspension, or disqualification including the
order of discipline or disqualification.
4. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, have any grievances, complaints or charges been filed or proceedings*
instituted against you in any bar, court, or licensing agency? ________
If your answer is YES, provide the following information (do not repeat the information provided in
response to Question 3.):
(a) Nature of grievance, complaint or charge;
(b) Name/address of person or entity making the grievance, complaint or charge;
(c) Date of grievance, complaint or charge;
(d) Disposition of grievance, complaint or charge;
(e) Name/address of person or entity with possession of the record relating to the grievance, complaint
or charge.
Attach copies of all documents relating to the grievance, complaint or charge.
__________________________________
*Please provide information on complaints concerning your professional conduct as a lawyer or as
some other licensed professional. Do not include information about civil proceedings in which you are
a party, such as marital, collections or malpractice actions.
5. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, have you been charged with, arrested or convicted of a violation of
any law (excluding infractions in which an appearance in court may be waived by paying a fine)?
________
If your answer is YES, provide the following information:
(a) Name and location of the tribunal;
(b) Date, case number, and caption of the pleadings;
(c) The nature of the proceeding;
(d) Disposition;
(e) Location of the record relating to the proceeding.
6. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, have you been charged with fraud in any legal proceeding, civil or
criminal (include charges for fraudulent conveyance, preference or unlawful concealment of assets)?
________
If your answer is YES, provide the following information:
(a) Name and location of the tribunal;
(b) Date, case number, and caption of the pleadings;
(c) The nature of the proceeding;
(d) Disposition;
(e) Location of the record relating to the proceeding.
7. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, have you timely filed state and federal tax returns and paid all taxes
when due for each and every year or, if you have not, obtained prior authorization from the taxing
authority to file or pay late? ________
If your answer is NO, provide the year, taxing authority, and the current status of the delinquency for
each year in which, without prior authorization from the taxing authority, you did not timely file a tax
return and/or did not pay all taxes when due.
8. Since your admission to the North Carolina State Bar or during the seven years preceding this petition,
whichever period of time is less, were you (1) declared legally incompetent; (2) impaired
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as a result of
a mental, emotional or psychiatric disorder or condition; (3) impaired as a result of the use of alcohol or
drugs; or (4) told that you were, or are, impaired as a result of a mental, emotional or psychiatric
disorder or condition or the use of alcohol or drugs? ________
If your answer is YES, provide the following information:
(a) For an incompetency proceeding: provide the name and location of the tribunal; dates, case
number and caption of the proceeding; disposition; and the location of the record relating to the
proceeding.
(b) Identify all involuntary admissions to a treatment facility; provide the name and address of the
facility, the dates of admission and the reason for each admission.
(c) Dates of impairment or notice of impairment,
(d) Names and mailing addresses of the person(s) who told you that you were impaired.
(e) If you were treated by any professional or institution, or have been in a program of recovery for
alcohol or drug use, provide the name and mailing address of each professional, institution or
program.
(f) Direct each treatment facility or treating professional to furnish to the State Bar any information
that the State Bar may request with respect to any such impairment and treatment.
9. During the time you were inactive or suspended, did you engage in the practice of law in North
Carolina? _____
If your answer is YES, provide a statement explaining when and where you practiced law and why you
did so.
10. State the reason you desire readmission to the North Carolina State Bar and provide an explanation of
your anticipated employment.
11. Is there any reason why your resumption of the practice of law may be detrimental to the integrity and
standing of the Bar, or subversive of the administration of justice or the public interest? _______
If your answer is YES, provide an explanation including a description of any relevant conduct.
By executing this petition, you acknowledge that you have answered each question truthfully and
completely.
___________________________________________________ _____________________________
Signature Date
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
______ day of ____________, ________.
_________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _____________
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For purposes of this and all other questions, the term “impaired” or “impairment” means limited in your ability to
carry on any life activities to an extent that would have adversely affected your ability to practice law. The ability to
practice law requires, among other attributes, an accurate perception of reality, honesty, and the capacity to
comprehend facts and circumstances, to reason logically, to communicate, to recognize and appropriately resolve
ethical dilemmas, and to perform legal tasks in a timely manner.
Authorization and Consent to Release Information
Name:
I hereby consent to the disclosure of any information relating to any grievance filed against me
with the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar and authorize the release of any
information relating thereto to the Administrative Committee of the North Carolina State Bar for
the purpose of evaluating this petition for reinstatement.
I understand that I may revoke this consent to release information in writing at any time, except to
the extent that action has been taken in reliance thereon. I agree that the Administrative Committee
of the North Carolina State Bar will be notified upon any revocation of this release.
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