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Art. 11 LOI sur la profession d'avocat (LPAv) - Compétences
Chapitre II, Section I
Art. 11 LPAv · Compétences
1. La Chambre des avocats est l'autorité cantonale chargée de la surveillance des avocats.
2. Elle se saisit d'office, sur plainte ou sur dénonciation, de toute question concernant l'activité professionnelle d'un avocat.
3. Elle est également l'autorité disciplinaire des avocats stagiaires.
Décisions judiciaires appliquant cette disposition (22)
D.cision.2020.75 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Conflict of Interest in Bankruptcy Representation
Cited in the reasoning as the basis for the Chamber's competence to address the issue, and the entire decision hinges on the application of professional rules.
7.2020 · vd (art. 11 al. 1 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification in Partnership Liquidation Denied Over Prior Representation Conflict Claim
Cited as the basis for the Bar Chamber's authority to supervise lawyers practicing before the court in Vaud.
7.2020 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification in Partnership Liquidation Denied Over Prior Representation Conflict Claim
Cited as the basis for the Bar Chamber's competence to rule on issues concerning a lawyer's professional activity, including the request to declare incapacity to plead.
8.2020 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification Due to Prior Firm Association and Potential Conflict of Interest in Inheritance Dispute
This article confirmed the Chamber's competence to rule on the admissibility of the application for prohibition of representation in cantonal civil proceedings.
5.2019 · vd (art. 11 al. 1 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification Denied: No Successive Conflict with Former Property Manager Client
Cited in the reasoning to establish the competence of the Chamber of Lawyers regarding attorney supervision.
5.2019 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification Denied: No Successive Conflict with Former Property Manager Client
Cited in the reasoning to establish the competence of the Chamber of Lawyers to handle the matter.
10.2018 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification in Lease Enforcement Based on Prior Commission Role Denied
Cited as the basis for the Chamber's competence to handle the complaint concerning professional rules (reasoning 1.2).
D.cision.2017.129 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Conflict of Interest in Divorce Proceedings Due to Co-Indictment Upheld
This provision establishes the Chamber's competence, which is implicitly confirmed by the court's decision to rule on the capacity to practice, although it is not explicitly cited in the final numbered orders (I, II, III).
D.cision.2017.255 · vd (art. 11 al. 2 LPAv)
Attorney Disqualification Denial in Spousal Representation Fee Dispute
Cited as the basis for the Bar Chamber's competence to rule on the lawyer's capacity to practice.
4----------- · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Jurisdiction Over Attorney Misconduct in Inter-Canton Case
This article establishes the jurisdiction of the Bar Chamber to review professional conduct matters based on complaints or denunciations, which is relevant to the context but not explicitly cited in the final operative orders (I and II). Therefore, it is excluded based on the strict rule.
5.2025 · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Bar Chamber Jurisdiction Over Attorney Production of Allegedly Illicit Documents
Cited in the reasoning to establish the competence of the Bar Chamber to take up the matter based on a denunciation.
6----------- · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Disciplinary Jurisdiction Over Cross-Cantonal Misconduct; Insufficient Evidence for Investigation
This article is cited in the reasoning to establish the general jurisdiction of the Bar Chamber to deal with questions concerning a lawyer's professional activity, which is the foundation for this proceeding.
9----------- · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Attorney Diligence and Dual Representation with Witness Request
Cited in the reasoning to establish the Chamber's authority to hear questions regarding a lawyer's professional activity, which supports the jurisdiction mentioned in the context.
D.cision.2023.10 · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Dismissal of Disciplinary Inquiry Regarding Pre-Legal Aid Fees
Cited in the reasoning to establish the chamber's competence to handle matters concerning professional lawyer activity, although not explicitly in the dispositive orders I and II.
D.cision.2023.72 · vd (art. 11 LPAv)
Lawyer Diligence Dispute Resolved by Settlement
Cited as the legal basis allowing the Bar Chamber to initiate proceedings upon complaint or denunciation regarding a lawyer's professional activity.