Board of Overseers of the Bar
The Board and its Mission
The 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 Attorneys
The 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]
News
Extended Registration
Attorney license renewal and Guardian ad Litem license renewal may be completed in the MyBoardAccess portal from September 11 through October 22, 2025. Pursuant to M. Bar R. 4, Registration documents and payments received after August 31st will be assessed a non-waivable late fee.
We greatly appreciate your updated contact information, proxy, and IOLTA account listing.If your status has changed since last year (no longer a law clerk, are retired seeking Inactive, new judge or seeking to become active again), please contact execassistant@mebaroverseers.org to request a status change before you register in the portal.
Registration is completed online on the MyBoardAccess by clicking on the Renew Registration section of the Board's web portal.
2024 CLE Suspension Date
Friday, May 23, 2025: if you have not completed your 2024 CLE Compliance, you may refer to Maine Bar Rule 5 for reinstatement information.
Law Office Management Services Now Available
Through a unique partnership with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, Red Cave Law Firm Consulting offers Maine attorneys DISCOUNTED virtual law practice management consulting. Red Cave has 10+ years of law firm business management consulting experience, and has advised over 3,000 law firms. We can help you with issues surrounding law office technology, marketing, financial management and more!
Please visit the Legal Resources page to learn more about Red Cave.
You'll also find a link to the new Law Office Management Blog
Upcoming CLE Presentations
| Date | Session Title | Organization | Location | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | 'I Know What You Missed (This) Summer: AI Updates from the Last Quarter' 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar | Zoom | Aria Eee |
| 9/25/2025 | The Role of Guardians ad Litem in Family Law Mediation 12:00 - 1:30pm | Guardian ad Litem Review Board | Zoom |
Hearings & Notices
| Date | Time | Respondent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Petition for Reinstatement of Brandon M. Clifford | TBD | |
| 9/17/2025 | 1:00 PM | Hadeel Alnajjar v. Jeffrey Bennett, Esq. | Confidential Hearing per Bar Rule 7(h) |
| 9/22/2025 | 9:00 AM | Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Mark A. Kearns, Esq. | Video Conference: via Zoom link |
| 9/25/2025 | 1:00 PM | Mark A. Regan vs. James R. McDaniel, II, Esq. | Confidential Hearing per Bar Rule 7(h) |
View complete hearing schedule
Recent Decisions & Orders
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| Date | Respondent | Issued By | Order | Disposition/Conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2025 | Stipulated Order of Reprimand | Guardian ad Litem Review Board | Reprimand [PDF] | |
| 9/5/2025 | In re: Thomas S. Karod | Single Justice | Receiver Appointment [PDF] | Expedited Order Appointing Receiver pursuant to M. BAR R. 32 |
| 9/5/2025 | Thomas S. Karod | Single Justice | Immediate Interim Suspension [PDF] | Immediate Interim Suspension |
| 9/4/2025 | Stipulated Order of Reprimand | Guardian ad Litem Review Board | Reprimand [PDF] | |
| 9/4/2025 | Order Appointing Receiver Pursuant to M. Bar. R. 32 - Jeffrey Pickering | Board of Overseers of the Bar | Receiver Appointment [PDF] |
Court News
Announcements and News Releases for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
In Memoriam
The In Memoriam page is dedicated to honoring those members of the Maine Bar who have passed away in recent years. When available, links to full obituaries and news articles are also accessible. Click here to view the In Memoriam page.
Quick Links
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