The professional conduct of attorneys is generally regulated by each state's rules of professional conduct—which are often written by the state's highest court, and enforced through the disciplinary process administered by the state's bar association. The professional conduct of attorneys is also referred to as legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Attorneys can be disciplined for a variety of reasons, ranging from the failure to pay their bar dues to misappropriating client funds. The grounds upon which an attorney may be disciplined by the state bar association are generally located in the state bar association's disciplinary rules of professional conduct.

Some attorneys who have been disciplined are no longer eligible to practice law. You should inquire about an attorney’s disciplinary history on the state bar association’s website, or by calling the state bar association.

You should not hire an attorney whose license is been suspended or revoked and who is not eligible to practice law in your state. Each state has a disciplinary organization that receives, investigates, and resolves ethics complaints against attorneys licensed in the state.

In Mississippi, the professional conduct of attorneys is regulated by the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct, which are established by the Mississippi Supreme Court. These rules outline the ethical and professional responsibilities of attorneys practicing in the state. The Mississippi Bar is responsible for enforcing these rules and administering the disciplinary process. Attorneys can face discipline for various infractions, including but not limited to, failure to pay bar dues, misappropriation of client funds, or other ethical violations. The Mississippi Bar's website provides information on an attorney's disciplinary history, and it is advisable to check this before hiring an attorney. It is important to note that hiring an attorney whose license has been suspended or revoked is not permissible, as they are not eligible to practice law in Mississippi. Complaints against attorneys are handled by the Mississippi Bar's Complaint Tribunal, which investigates and resolves ethics complaints.