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2013 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
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
3/18/2013	John D. Griffin, Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	Receiver Appointment re: John D. Griffin’s Law Practice
3/8/2013	Charles T. Ferris, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Findings	Rejection of Stipulated Sanction
3/5/2013	In Re Richard D. Violette, Jr.	United States District Court - District of Maine	Suspension	Related Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s Order dated 1/29/13
3/4/2013	Patrick E. Hunt, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Meritorious Claims and Contentions; Conduct prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
3/1/2013	John M. Whalen, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest; Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice; Failure to return client property
2/19/2013	David G. Coolidge, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel and Failure to Comply with Procedural Requirements of the Maine Bar Rules
2/7/2013	Peter T. Dawson, Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	Receiver of Peter Dawson Law Office
2/6/2013	George F. Leahy	Single Justice	Reinstatement	Reinstatement to Practice in Maine
1/29/2013	Richard D. Violette, Esq.	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension	Improper Communication; Illegal conduct and Conduct Involving Dishonesty
1/17/2013	Clayton N. Howard, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest; Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervising Lawyer
1/15/2013	Jay H. Otis, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Findings	Finding of Probable Cause for Supreme Court hearing
1/14/2013	Carol J. Webb, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Findings	Rejection of Stipulated Sanction
1/9/2013	Eric B. Morse, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Candor to the Tribunal; Misrepresentation; Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
1/8/2013	Carolyn M. Asquith	Single Justice	Suspension	Lack of diligence and promptness; Disobeying obligations of the Rules of a Tribunal; Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel; Dishonest or deceitful conduct; Failure to pay an ordered fee refund within 30 days
1/3/2013	David G. Coolidge, Esq.	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No Misconduct Involved

2012 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/28/2012	Laury E. Bowman, Esq.	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No Misconduct Involved
12/14/2012	Judith W. Thornton	Single Justice	Order and Decision	N/A
12/5/2012	Mary N. Kellett, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Findings	Probable cause found for further proceedings before the Court
11/27/2012	Daniel W. Bates, Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
11/13/2012	Kate S. Debevoise, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal	No misconduct
11/13/2012	Nelson A. Toner, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to Communicate with Client
11/13/2012	John L. Carpenter, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal	No misconduct
10/30/2012	James W. Campbell, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Criminal Conduct in violation of M. R. Prof. Coduct 8.4(b)
10/9/2012	Carolyn M. Asquith	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
10/3/2012	George F. Leahy	Single Justice	Suspension Reciprocal Discipline	Reciprocal Discipline
10/3/2012	Carlisle J.T. McLean	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct
10/3/2012	Joan P. Davis a/k/a Joan D. Dowdell	Single Justice	Disbarment Reciprocal Discipline	Neglect (Reciprocal Discipline Action)
9/25/2012	Mary Huynh Thomas, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal Dismissal with Warning	Diligence; Candor to the Tribunal
9/4/2012	Robert C. Tommasino	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct
8/28/2012	Michael G. Keefe, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Diligence; Failure to Communicate; Expediting litigation
8/27/2012	Ronald G. Caron, Sr., Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
8/23/2012	George P. Kesaris, Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
8/6/2012	Judith W. Thornton	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
7/24/2012	Mary-Anne Martell, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Safe Keeping of Property; Diligence; Conduct Prejudicial to Administration of Justice; Communication; Improper Withdrawal
7/9/2012	Carolyn M. Asquith	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension	Neglect
7/9/2012	Richard E. Bridges, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Lack of Diligence; Lack of Communication; Excessive Fee; Failure to Return Client Property; Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel; Misrepresentations; Conduct Prejudicial to Administration of Justice
7/6/2012	Jeffrey W. Davidson, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Respect for Rights of Third Persons; Professional Misconduct
6/28/2012	C. Peter Bos, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgement/Neglect; Conduct Prejudicial to the Adminstration of Justice
6/14/2012	Michael M. McAleer	Single Justice	Reprimand	Illegal Conduct; Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel; Failure to File Required Affidavit
6/11/2012	Richard L. Currier, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Threatening Prosecution; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
6/7/2012	Ronald W. Dunbar, Jr.	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct.
5/31/2012	William F. Mackey, Jr.	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct.
5/18/2012	Ralph A. Dyer	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Knowingly making a false statement of fact concerning the qualifications or integrity of a judge
5/17/2012	Christopher J. Whalley, Esq.	Single Justice	Dismissal	No misconduct.
5/15/2012	Wayne R. Murphy, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to file "Notice Affidavit" after suspension; Failure to respond to Bar Counsel
5/15/2012	Erika L. Frank, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Diligence; Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
5/1/2012	J. William Batten, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Failure to be more diligent and communicative with a client, in violation of M. R. Prof. Conduct 1.3 and 1.4
4/20/2012	Christopher M. Uhl	Single Justice	Suspension	Criminal Convictions
4/19/2012	Miklos M. Pongratz	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice; Inadequate communication regarding fees; Expanding scope of representation without Client's consultation
3/31/2012	Eric B. Cote	Single Justice	Reprimand	Violation of MRPC 1.9 (Duties to former clients) and Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
2/24/2012	David E. Warren	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/24/2012	James T. Kilbreth III	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/24/2012	Eric D. Atholz	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/24/2012	Mark K. Googins	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/24/2012	Roger A. Clement Jr.	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/24/2012	Juliet T. Browne	Single Justice	Dismissal with Warning	Former MBR 3.13(a) - now MRPC 5.1(a) - requiring reasonable efforts to ensure law firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that all lawyers in the firm conform to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2/7/2012	Warren M. Turner	Single Justice	Suspension	Failure to respond to clients; Failure to return client property; Failure to appear at Court; Failure to respond to Bar Counsel
1/31/2012	David P. Mooney	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct.
1/24/2012	Benjamin Y. Agress	Single Justice	Resignation	N/A
1/5/2012	Scott G. Adams	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Deceit and Misrepresentation

2011 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/30/2011	Patrick E. Hunt	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Conflict of Interest - Simultaneous Representation; Avoiding Misreliance
12/29/2011	Michael S. Haenn, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
12/23/2011	Rose L. Jordan	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Failure to File Required Affidavit after being Administratively Suspended
12/23/2011	Tanya Stepasiuk	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to file Required Affidavit after Admistrative Suspension
12/23/2011	Michael L. Kress	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to file required Affidavit after being Administratively Suspended, Failure to Respond to Disciplinary Petition
12/21/2011	Alan F. Harding	Single Justice	Suspension/Monitoring Order	Illegal Conduct; Neglect; Truthfullness in Statements to Others; Conduct Involving Deceit or Misrepresentation; Diligence
12/19/2011	Robert M. Walsh	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Failure to File Affidavit after being Adminstratively Suspended
12/16/2011	Paul L. Letourneau	Single Justice	Order and Decision
12/8/2011	David E. Warren; James Kilbreth, III; Eric D. Altholz; Mark K. Googins; Roger A. Clement, Jr.; Juliet T. Browne	Law Court	Law Court: Affirmed in Part/Vacated in Part	Responsibility of a Partner or Supervising Lawyer
12/1/2011	Michael T. Phelan	Single Justice	Reinstatement	No misconduct.
11/2/2011	Miklos M. Pongratz	Grievance Commission	Dismissal	No misconduct.
10/25/2011	Andrew J. Doukas	Single Justice	Order and Decision
10/24/2011	Warren M. Turner	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
10/12/2011	Todd R. Collins	Grievance Commission	Dismissal	NA
9/27/2011	Paul O. Dillon	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Diligence; Communication; Misconduct; Neglect
9/21/2011	Philip L. Ingeneri	Single Justice	Resignation	N/A
9/6/2011	Andrea S. Manthorne	Single Justice	Reinstatement	NA
9/2/2011	Steven A. Juskewitch	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Competence, Diligence
8/29/2011	James M. Cameron	Single Justice	Suspension	Conviction of Crimes
8/29/2011	Allan W. Hanson	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney, Neglect of a Client's Legal Matter, Diligence, Communication
8/19/2011	Robert B. Pomeroy	Single Justice	Disbarment Reciprocal Discipline	Reciprocal Discipline
8/18/2011	David E. Hunt	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
8/16/2011	Mary Notaris	Single Justice	Disbarment Reciprocal Discipline	Diligence; Communication; Making a False Statement in Connection with a Disciplinary Matter
8/9/2011	Christopher M. Uhl	Law Court	Temporary Suspension	Reciprocal Discipline
7/26/2011	Richard F. van Antwerp	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
7/26/2011	Mary K. Kahl, Esquire	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment	N/A
7/25/2011	Charles R. Bean, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand/Monitoring Order	Communication; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Standards of Care and Judgment/Neglect; Diligence
6/27/2011	William L. Dawson, Jr., Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Competence, Communication, Diligence, Engage in Conduct that is Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
6/1/2011	Robert M.A. Nadeau, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Responsibilities Regarding Non-lawyer Assistants
5/24/2011	Louise A. Klaila	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Registration, Annual Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Code of Professional Responsibility
5/24/2011	Daniel C. Purdy, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Diligence, Communication, Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
5/9/2011	Robert J. Rubin	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Improper Communication with an Adverse Party; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney
4/25/2011	Paul A. Weeks, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand/Monitoring Order	Standards of Care and Judgment
4/11/2011	In Re Charles G. Williams III	United States District Court - District of Maine	Reinstatement Denied
4/11/2011	Thomas M. Mangan	Single Justice	Reinstatement Denied	Petition for Reinstatement is DENIED
4/6/2011	Jonathan A. Toof	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel
4/6/2011	Donald F. Brown, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal
4/4/2011	Wayne R. Murphy	Single Justice	Suspension	Reciprocal Discipline
3/31/2011	C. Peter Bos, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgment; Diligence; Communication; Neglect
2/25/2011	Brian Aromando	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Other Misconduct; Standards of Care and Judgment; Competent Representation; Reasonable Diligence and Promptness; Communication; Fees; Professional Misconduct for a Lawyer
2/24/2011	Richard L. Rhoda, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Dismissal with Warning	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Communication
1/13/2011	Anita M. Volpe, Esq.	Single Justice	Final Order

2010 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/29/2010	David E. Warren; James Kilbreth, III; Eric D. Altholz; Mark K. Googins; Roger A. Clement, Jr.; Juliet T. Browne	Single Justice	Dismissal	None
12/4/2010	Chris A. Nielsen, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Duties to Prospective Client; Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services; Advertising; Communication of Field of Practice and Specialization; Misconduct
12/2/2010	Andrew J. Doukas	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Conflict of Interest: Avoiding Adverse Interest
11/30/2010	Andrew J. Doukas	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Conflict of Interest: Avoiding Adverse Interest
11/23/2010	Charles G. Williams, III	Law Court	Decision Affirmed Reinstatement Reinstatement Denied
10/18/2010	Bernard L. Watson	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Neglect of a Client's Legal Matter; Failure to Timely Respond to Bar Counsel; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conflict of Interest: Avoiding Adverse Interest
9/13/2010	Michael I. Montembeau	Single Justice	Reinstatement Denied
8/17/2010	Joseph A. Troiano	Single Justice	Disbarment Reciprocal Discipline	Safekeeping Property, Client Trust Accounts, Interest on Trust Accounts; Engage in Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation; Engage in Conduct that is Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8/12/2010	Seth T. Carey	Single Justice	Reinstatement
8/10/2010	Anita M. Volpe, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Improper Concealment, Statement or Evidence;
7/27/2010	Alison J. Bane	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Unauthorized Practice of Law; Other Misconduct; False Statement to a Judge; Candor Toward the Tribunal;
7/26/2010	Nathan D. Bell, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgment: Compentence; Diligence; Lack of
7/26/2010	Stephen J. Bourget, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
7/13/2010	Stephen M. Brett	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property; Engage in Illegal Conduct that Adversely Reflects on the Lawyer's Honesty, Trustworthiness, or Fitness as a Lawyer in other Respects; Engage in Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud
7/12/2010	Clayton N. Howard, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy and Attorney; Disclosure of Interest, Commencement, and Termination; Conflict of Interest; Representation Permitted With Consent;
6/28/2010	Robert L. Couturier, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy and Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; and Conflict of Interest
6/24/2010	Joseph A. Ritzo	Single Justice	Suspension	Safekeeping Property, Client Trust Accounts, Interest on Trust Accounts; Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants; Misconduct
6/8/2010	Miklos M. Pongratz	Single Justice	Suspension	Standards of Care and Judgment; Interest in Litigation
5/10/2010	Charles G. Williams III	Single Justice	Reinstatement Denied
5/4/2010	David M. Hirshon, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Scope and Effect; Acts as a Public Official; Conflict of Interest: Succesive Representation, Interests of Former Clients
4/13/2010	Andrews B. Campbell	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property; Identify and Label Securities and Properties of a Client
4/8/2010	Miklos M. Pongratz	Single Justice	Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law	Standards of Care and Judgment; Interest in Litigation
3/25/2010	Paul L. Letourneau, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct during representation; Responsibilities regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants.
3/23/2010	Brian Aromando	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension
3/12/2010	Patrick Hunt	Single Justice	Suspension Suspended Suspension	Failure to exercise reasonable care
3/9/2010	Rebecca St. Laurent	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to comply with affidavit requirements
2/23/2010	Paul A. Weeks, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Neglect
2/17/2010	Schuyler G, Steele, Esq.	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment
2/8/2010	Dale L. Lavi, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
2/5/2010	Kathleen T. O'Boyle	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Unauthorized Practice; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Standards of Care and Judgment: Neglect of a Client's Matter; Inadequate Preparation; Registration Requirements
1/29/2010	Patrick Hunt, Esq.	Single Justice	Decision & Amended Order	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Communicating With Adverse Party

2009 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/28/2009	Richard K. Dubois	Single Justice	Reprimand
12/1/2009	Margaret P. Shalhoob	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
10/31/2009	Clarence H. Spurling	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest: Successive Representation
10/19/2009	James B. Smith	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
10/16/2009	Marsha Weeks Traill	Single Justice	Decision Affirmed
10/6/2009	Michael Montembeau	Single Justice	Suspension
10/6/2009	Seth T. Carey	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney
9/25/2009	Paul L. Letourneau	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
9/17/2009	Stephen C. Whiting	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
8/31/2009	Sidney H. Geller	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
7/28/2009	Erika L. Frank	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Competency; Conflict of Interest: Simultaneous Representation
7/28/2009	Jon A. Languet, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conflict of Interest: When Lawyer May Be Called as Witness; Withdrawal from Employment
7/14/2009	Gerald S. Cope	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
6/29/2009	Stephen E. Langsdorf	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
6/18/2009	Kathleen T. O'Boyle	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Unauthorized Practice; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Standards of Care and Judgment: Neglect of a Client's Matter; Inadequate Preparation; Registration Requirements
5/26/2009	J.P. Nadeau, Jr., Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Adversary Conduct
4/30/2009	Daniel L. Lacasse, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct that is Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
4/16/2009	Peter K. Mason, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Illegal Conduct
4/10/2009	Stephen C. Jordan, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Illegal Conduct; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Confidentiality
3/25/2009	Jeffrey Pickering, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
3/10/2009	David N. Fisher, Jr., Esq.	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
2/17/2009	Marsha Weeks Traill, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand Decision Appealed	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation;Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
2/12/2009	Seth T. Carey	Single Justice	Suspension	Communication with Adverse Party; Competency
2/9/2009	Franklin A. Poe, Esq.	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Standards of Care and Judgment; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
1/2/2009	C. Peter Bos, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment

2008 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/30/2008	Jed Davis	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Threatening Prosecution
12/23/2008	Leonard I. Sharon	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgment; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
12/17/2008	Gordon Ayer, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of justice; Improper Concealment, Statement or Evidence; Adversary Conduct
12/10/2008	Christopher J. Whalley, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
12/2/2008	Calvin E. True, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Simultaneous Representation
12/1/2008	Thomas Hallett, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
11/10/2008	Alice E. Knapp, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest: Simultaneous Representation; Threatening Prosecution
11/3/2008	Jennifer R. Raymond, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension Reciprocal Discipline	Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Inadequate Preparation; Neglect
10/31/2008	Brian Condon, Jr., Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
7/8/2008	John D. Duncan	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation
6/24/2008	Sean M. Farris, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney
6/19/2008	Timothy M. Vogel, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Neglect; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
5/27/2008	Randal E. Watkinson, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
3/28/2008	Bronson Platner	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
2/20/2008	Brian Condon	Single Justice	Order Staying Suspension
2/15/2008	Joseph D. Moser, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Disclosure of Interest; Commencement; Conflict of Interest
1/24/2008	Jeffery J. Clark, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conflict of Interest; Conflict of Interest: Lawyer's Own Interest

2007 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
11/16/2007	Richard B. Slosberg, Esq.	Single Justice	Reinstatement Denied
10/31/2007	Christopher J. Whalley, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Withdrawal from Employment; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property; Responsibilities Regarding Non-lawyer Assistants
10/23/2007	Gary Karpin	Single Justice	Disbarment Reciprocal Discipline	Illegal Conduct
10/16/2007	Elizabeth A. Morrow, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Reciprocal Discipline
10/16/2007	Valeriano Diviacchi, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Reciprocal Discipline
10/16/2007	Charles F. Perrault, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Reciprocal Discipline
9/24/2007	Joel C. Vincent, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Neglect
8/27/2007	Richard S. Emerson, Jr.	Single Justice	Resignation
8/9/2007	Patricia Danisinka-Washburn, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Prejudicial Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment/Neglect/ Inadequate Preparation; Excessive Fees; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation
7/10/2007	Wayne R. Murphy, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Reciprocal Discipline
7/9/2007	Pamela J. Ames, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation
7/5/2007	Patricia Danisinka-Washburn	Single Justice	Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law	Conduct Prejudicial Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment/Neglect/ Inadequate Preparation; Excessive Fees; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation
6/20/2007	Richard W. Salewski, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Disclosure of Interest; Commencement; Standards of Care and Judgment; Conflict of Interest: Simultaneous Representation
5/31/2007	Brian D. Condon, Jr.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Contempt; Violating Court Orders/Rules
3/28/2007	Stephen T. Hayes, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
1/18/2007	Patricia V. Shadis, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment/Threatening Prosecution; Adversary Conduct; Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney

2006 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/27/2006	Brian D. Condon, Jr., Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial Administration of Justice;Preserving Identity of Funds and Property; Maintaining Complete Record of Funds
11/17/2006	David A. Vincent, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Inadequate Preparation
11/16/2006	Charles R. Bean, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Withdrawal from Employment; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
10/24/2006	Frank B. Walker	Single Justice	Resignation
10/17/2006	Thomas R. Acker [PDF]	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment
9/22/2006	Thomas R. Acker	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Subversion of Bar Rules; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Responsibilities re: Law-Related Services; Conflict of Interest: Successive Representation; Neglect; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
9/1/2006	James L. Audiffred	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8/1/2006	Donald F. Brown	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgment; Commencement
7/27/2006	Warren M. Turner, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Illegal Conduct that Adversely Reflects on the Lawyer's Honesty, Trustworthiness, or Fitness as a Lawyer in other Respects
7/12/2006	Michael X. Savasuk, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel; Conduct Unworthy of an AttorneyConduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
6/20/2006	Stephen M. Brett	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Neglect; Communicating with Adverse Party
6/16/2006	Gary H. Reiner	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
5/26/2006	Raymond J. DiLucci, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Reciprocal Discipline
5/11/2006	Stephen M. Brett	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension
5/5/2006	J. Michael Huston, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation; Actions of Attorney who Assumes Inactive Status
4/7/2006	Thomas Acker	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment
3/28/2006	Andrews B. Campbell, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Responsibilities of a Supervisory Lawyer
3/17/2006	Richard L. Rhoda, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
3/2/2006	Robert M.A. Nadeau, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Misconduct before a Tribunal
2/27/2006	Richard B. Romanow	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
1/25/2006	Stephen M. Brett	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct before a Tribunal; Referral Solicitation; Confidentiality

2005 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/23/2005	Thomas R. Acker, Esq.	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension	Conduct Unworht of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Responsibilities re: Law Related Services; Conflict of Interest; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
12/18/2005	Warren C. Shay, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conflict of Interest; Simultaneous Representation
12/15/2005	E. Christopher L'Hommedieu, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation; Conduct During Representation: Improper Concealment, Statement or Evidence; Adversary Conduct
10/25/2005	Robert Levine, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment/Adversary Conduct
10/14/2005	Earle S. Tyler, Jr.	Single Justice	Resignation
7/20/2005	Charles G. Williams III	Single Justice	Order and Decision
7/19/2005	Christopher J. Whalley	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest: Successive Representation; Confidentiality of Information
6/28/2005	Jennifer R. Raymond, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Neglect of a Client's Matter; Conduct Involving Ddishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation;Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
6/2/2005	Robert M.A. Nadeau, Esq. [PDF]	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
6/1/2005	Stanley E. Sproul, Esquire	Single Justice	Resignation
4/26/2005	Philip Desfosses, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Inadqueate Preparation; Neglect of a Client's Matter; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
4/5/2005	Richard G. Cervizzi	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Retention of Client Files; Illegal Conduct; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Neglect; Improper Concealment
3/21/2005	Laurie Anne Miller	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
3/15/2005	Thomas F. Adams, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Disclosure of Interest; Conflict of Interest; Successive Representation; Confidentiality of Information
2/22/2005	Richard B. Slosberg	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Undignified and Discourteous Conduct that is Degrading to the Court; Lack of Preparation
1/14/2005	Richard G. Cervizzi [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision
1/10/2005	Thomas J. Peterson, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest: Successive Representation, Interests of Former Clients; Withdrawal from Employment
1/4/2005	Richard G. Cervizzi [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision

2004 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/20/2004	David A. Soley	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Illegal Conduct that Adversely Reflects on the Lawyer's Honesty, Trustworthiness, or Fitness as a Lawyer in other Respects
12/10/2004	Vanessa A. Bartlett, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Neglect
12/7/2004	Allan W. Hanson, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Misrepresentation and Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Failure to use Reasonable Care and Skill and Neglect of Legal Matters
11/23/2004	Richard B. Slosberg, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Suspension
11/18/2004	James J. MacAdam, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants; Neglect of a Client's Matter; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
9/15/2004	William S. Wilson, Jr.	Single Justice	Suspension	Neglect; Failure to Respond to Bar Counsel
9/2/2004	John P. Frankenfield	Single Justice	Disbarment
8/23/2004	Laurie Anne Miller, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Neglect of a Client's Matter; Inadquate Preparation; Competency; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8/13/2004	Carolee T. Howes, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment
8/9/2004	Patricia A. Danisinka-Washburn [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement Final Order
8/5/2004	William J. Smith, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand Vacated
7/30/2004	Neal L. Weinstein	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Conduct During Litigation: Improper Legal Action
7/27/2004	Lunsford Dole Philips	Single Justice	Reciprocal Discipline
7/23/2004	Stephen T. Hayes, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standands of Care and Judgment; Neglect of a Client's Matters
5/19/2004	Charles R. Bean, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
5/17/2004	Philip L. Ingeneri, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Inadequate Preparation of a Client's Matter; Neglect of a Client's Matter
5/14/2004	William J. Smith, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
4/28/2004	Richard G. Cervizzi [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision
4/7/2004	Charles G. Williams	Single Justice	Disbarment	Neglect of a Client's Matter; Conduct Involving Ddishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Excessive Fees

2003 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/10/2003	Gordon P. Gates [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement
12/2/2003	Jennifer R. Raymond, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
12/2/2003	Richard W. Gerrity, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Directly or Indirectly Violate, Circumvent, or Subvert any Provision of the Maine Bar Rules; Registration Requirements
12/1/2003	James J. MacAdam, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Responsibilities Regarding Non-Lawyer Assistants
12/1/2003	Peter E. Rodway, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Neglect of a CLient's Matter
10/27/2003	Albert Ira Gould	Single Justice	Suspension Reciprocal Discipline
9/26/2003	Patricia A. Danisinka-Washburn, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension
9/5/2003	Christopher J. Whalley, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension Suspended Suspension	Neglect; Failure to Communicate; Conflict of Interest; Improper Handling of Client Trust Funds; Lack of Proper Adherence to the Rules of Civil Procedure and Court Protocol
9/5/2003	Patricia A. Danisinka-Washburn, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement
9/3/2003	Richard S. Bach [PDF]	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation
8/7/2003	David N. Fisher, Jr., Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct During Representation: Standands of Care and Judgment; Neglect
7/11/2003	Frank B. Walker, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Neglect of a Client's Matter
7/3/2003	Elizabeth Kelly Ebitz, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Reprimand
6/19/2003	Richard L. Rhoda, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
5/15/2003	Ronald L. Bishop [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision
5/5/2003	Lenore Anderson [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision
4/9/2003	Amy B. McGarry [PDF]	Grievance Commission	Reprimand
2/28/2003	Sue A. Bushey [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement
1/29/2003	Wallace A. Bilodeau, Esq. [PDF]	Single Justice	Temporary Suspension

2002 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/3/2002	Peter D. Faulkner, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Neglectof a Client's Matters; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
11/21/2002	Richard B. Slosberg, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Litigation: Adversary Conduct; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
11/19/2002	Charles G. Williams III [PDF]	Single Justice	Order and Decision
11/12/2002	Lenore Anderson (f/k/a Lenore Grant)	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Misconduct involving Illegal Conduct, Deceit and Misrepresentation; Excessive Fees; Withdrawal from Employment; Standards of Care and Judgment; Neglect; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property
10/25/2002	Ralph W. Brown, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Excessive Fees; Standards of Care and Judgment
10/21/2002	Julio V. DeSanctis, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Excessive Fee; Standards of Care and Judgment; Refusal of Complainant to Proceed/Compromise/Restitution
7/9/2002	Francis P. Daughan, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Illegal Conduct; Conduct Involving Misrepresentation; Conviction of Crimes
6/25/2002	Jeffrey Pickering	Single Justice	Reinstatement
6/6/2002	Ronald L. Bishop	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Ilegal Cnduct ; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Excessive Fees; Standards of Care and Judgment: Compentency; Neglect
5/21/2002	Brian E. Swales	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Illegal Conduct; Conflict of Interest; Inadequate Preparation; Neglect
5/14/2002	James P. Boone	Single Justice	Suspension
5/14/2002	Joseph R. Hunt, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspended Suspension	Conduct During Representation: Neglect
4/22/2002	Joseph F. Holman, Esq.	Single Justice	Resignation
4/22/2002	Paul K. Marshall, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conflict of Interest: Simultaneous Representation; Conflict of Interest: Fiduciary or Other Legal Obligation to Another; Conflict of Interest: Lawyer's Own Interest
4/16/2002	Charles G. Williams III [PDF]	Single Justice	Suspension
3/25/2002	Jeffrey J. Fairbanks	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Admission, Disclosure and Misconduct - Other Misconduct; Conduct During Representation - Standards of Care and Judgment; Registration Requirements
3/13/2002	James A. Brunelle, Esq.	Single Justice	Reinstatement Denied
3/11/2002	Stephen W. Devine [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement
3/11/2002	Stephen W. Devine	Single Justice	Reinstatement
2/22/2002	Guy P. Seaberg	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment; Admission, Disclosure and Misconduct - Other Misconduct; Withdrawal from Employment; Registration Requirements
2/13/2002	Wayne B. Hollingsworth	Single Justice	Disbarment	Reciprocal Discipline
2/12/2002	George Francis Wood [PDF]	Single Justice	Decision & Amended Order
1/18/2002	Lenore A. Anderson [PDF]	Single Justice	Receiver Appointment

2001 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
12/13/2001	George Francis Wood [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement	NA
11/8/2001	John N. Whalen, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation; Standards of Care and Judgment: Reasonable Care and Skill
10/23/2001	E. Christopher L'Hommedieu, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney
10/3/2001	John M. Whalen	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conflict of Interest; Confidentiality; Standards of Care and Judgment
7/10/2001	Richard A. Lord, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Excessive Fees; Identifying Commencement, Continuation, and Termination of Representation
5/24/2001	Donald A. Spear [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement
4/19/2001	Thomas M. Mangan	Single Justice	Motion for Relief from Judgment
3/15/2001	Richard [PDF]	Single Justice
3/15/2001	Richard S. Emerson, Jr. [PDF]	Single Justice	Order for Monitoring
2/22/2001	Earle S. Tyler, Jr. [PDF]	Single Justice	Suspension
2/7/2001	Ronald L. Bishop, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Illegal Conduct; Conduct Involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
1/24/2001	Albert P.C. Lefebvre	Single Justice	Disbarment	Conduct Unworthy of An Attorney; Excessive Fees; serving Identity of Funds and Property; Misconduct During Representation; Misconduct before a Tribunal
1/16/2001	Thomas M. Mangan	Law Court	Decision Affirmed
1/5/2001	L. John Castner, Esq.	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary InvestigationResignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation

2000 (back to top)

Date	Respondent	Issued By	Order	Conduct
11/2/2000	Ronald G. Caron	Single Justice	Reinstatement	NA
10/13/2000	Richard B. Slosberg [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement	NA
9/22/2000	John P. Frankenfield, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Neglect
9/15/2000	Karen M. Burke, Esq.	Single Justice	Reprimand	Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice; Conduct During Representation: Standards of Care and Judgment
8/22/2000	Robert H. Avaunt	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Involving Dishonesty and Deceit
8/7/2000	Jeffrey J. Fairbanks [PDF]	Single Justice	Reinstatement Decision & Amended Order	Reprimand
7/28/2000	Mark Kierstead, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Neglect of a Client's Matter; Failure to have a Written Contingent Fee Agreement
7/27/2000	Thomas J. Pelletier, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
5/25/2000	Charles R. Oestreicher, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney; Identifying Commencement, Continuation, and Termination of Representation
5/23/2000	Peter A. Anderson	Single Justice	Resignation	Resignation by Attorney Under Disciplinary Investigation
3/10/2000	Thomas M. Mangan	Single Justice	Disbarment
3/10/2000	William A. Fogel, Esq.	Single Justice	Suspension	Conduct Unworthy of an Attorney
2/28/2000	Thomas M. Mangan	Single Justice	Findings	Neglect; Conflict of Interest; Preserving Identity of Funds and Property; Conduct involving Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation
1/25/2000	Ronald G. Caron	Single Justice	Suspension Reciprocal Discipline	Reciprocal Discipline
1/19/2000	Frank B. Walker, Esq.	Grievance Commission	Reprimand	Standards of Care and Judgment: Inadequate Preparation; Neglect

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