filing disbarment proceedings in the Supreme Court vs IBP

When an attorney files disbarment proceedings against another attorney, what are advantages of using the Supreme Court vs. the IBP ? What are determining factors in making a choice between the Supreme Court and the IBP ?

Usually, the SC will task the IBP to investigate on the disbarment claim and whatever their findings will be shall be generally given great weight by the courts.

Even if you will directly file the disbarment case to the SC, the IBP will still be the body that will most likely investigate the case against the accused.

Offhand, maybe the only advantage in having the IBP handle the disbarment case first is that they will have the investigation already done and when the SC directs them to do the investigation, that part will be finished and your case will prosper faster.

For a more authoritative answer, you should call your local IBP chapter and talk to their representative regarding your concerns.

Good luck.