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The Board and its MissionThe Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar was created by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 1978 to govern the conduct of lawyers as officers of the Court. The Board is an independent agency under the jurisdiction of the Court. The mission of the Board of Overseers of the Bar is to encourage and promote competent and ethical practice by members of the Maine Bar, and to make these standards known to members of the public, so that they have confidence in the legal profession in Maine. The Board accomplishes its mission on several fronts including attorney registration, continuing legal education requirements, ethical guidance, and attorney regulation. [Read more] Ethics Helpline for Registered Maine AttorneysThe Board of Overseers of the Bar provides assistance to Maine attorneys through its "Ethics Helpline" on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To speak with one of the Board's staff attorneys, call the Board's office at 207-623-1122. [Read more] Change of InformationEach attorney who is admitted to practice law in Maine must keep the Board of Overseers of the Bar apprised of the attorney's current residence and office address and must notify the Board of any change in address or other information previously provided on a registration statement (see Maine Bar Rule 6(a)). Most information can be updated online when logged into the Board's website. A name change request must be accompanied by documentation of the change, such as, marriage license, divorce decree, or court order, and must be submitted in writing. If you are requesting a name change or are unable to update your information online, please use the Change of Information and Replacement Card Form to update your registration information. The form may also be used to obtain a replacement attorney registration card. Court NewsAnnouncements and News Releases for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Upcoming CLE Presentations by Bar CounselThe following is a list of upcoming scheduled presentations by Bar Counsel:
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| Date | Time | Respondent | Location |
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| 5/28/2013 | 9:00 AM | Jeremey A. Miller, Esq. | Cumberland County Superior Court - Courtroom #10 |
| 5/30/2013 | 9:30 AM | Mark J. Nale, Esq. | Cumberland County Superior Court - Courtroom #12 |
| 6/11/2013 | 9:00 AM | Dori F. Chadbourne, Esq. | Cumberland County Superior Court - Courtroom #13 |
| 6/20/2013 | 9:00 AM | Nicholas A. Battista, Esq. | Cumberland County Superior Court - Courtroom #13 |
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| Date | Respondent | Issued By | Order | |
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| 5/9/2013 | Carol J. Webb | Single Justice | Reprimand | Diligence; Communication; Failure to notify the courts of administrative suspension |
| 4/24/2013 | Anthony P. Shusta II, Esq. | Grievance Commission | Reprimand Dismissal with Warning | Commission of an unlawful/criminal act; Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; and prejudicial to the administration of justice; Improperly charging a non-refundable retainer; Failure to return client money |
| 4/11/2013 | Jay H. Otis | Single Justice | Order and Decision | Supplemental Order |
| 4/4/2013 | Jay H. Otis | Single Justice | Receiver Appointment | Receiver Appointment re: Jay H. Otis' Law Practice |
| 3/26/2013 | Jay H. Otis, Esq. | Single Justice | Suspension | Failure to Communicate; Excessive Fee; Failure to Return Client Funds/Property; Failure to Respond to Disciplinary Authority; Commission of Unlawful Act which reflects adversely on Lawyer's trustworthiness and fitness to practice |
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