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RULE 33. Transition
These Rules shall become effective on July 1, 2015 (the ?effective date?). As of the effective date, these Rules shall govern all new and pending complaints and proceedings before the Fee Arbitration Commission, Professional Ethics Commission, and Grievance Commission. Any attorney seeking reinstatement, including those suspended prior to the effective date, must comply with the requirements of these Rules.
Reporter?s Notes ? June 2015
To ensure fairness and consistency, the committee determined that these Rules must apply not only to new complaints brought after the rules go into effect, but also to any complaints initiated prior to the effective date, as well as to any ongoing proceedings. In addition, Rule 33 provides that all attorneys seeking reinstatement following the effective date, including those disciplined under the former Maine Bar Rules, must comply with the reinstatement provisions of these Rules.
