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]
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.
Court News
Announcements and News Releases for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Upcoming CLE Presentations by Bar Counsel
| Date | Session Title | Organization | Location | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2019 | Framework of the GAL Role by Rule | MSBA | Capital Judicial Center | Angela Morse |
| 4/4/2019 | "MRPC 3.9 in proceedings before the MHRC" | MSBA | Civic Center | Aria Eee |
| 5/3/2019 | Child Protection Conference | Administrative Office of the Courts | Augusta | Aria Eee |
| 5/14/2019 | Best Practices: Identification and Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying in the Legal Profession | Board/Maine State Bar Association | Augusta | Aria Eee, Jacqueline M. Rogers, Alan P. Kelley, Angela Morse |
| 5/23/2019 | Best Practices: Identification and Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying in the Legal Profession | Board/Maine State Bar Association | South Portland | Aria Eee, Jacqueline M. Rogers, Alan P. Kelley, Angela Morse |
Upcoming Hearings
| Date | Time | Respondent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2019 | 9:30 AM | Eugene McLaughlin, Jr., Esq. | Penobscot Judicial Center Bangor - Courtroom #203 |
| 4/4/2019 | 1:30 PM | Anthony J. Sineni III, Esq. | Capital Judicial Center |
| 4/23/2019 | 9:00 AM | Gary M. Prolman, Esq. | Capital Judicial Center - Courtroom #6 |
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Recent Decisions & Orders
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| Date | Respondent | Issued By | Order | Disposition/Conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2019 | Anthony J. Sineni III, Esq. | Single Justice | Findings, Conclusions and Order | Competence, Scope of Representation, Diligence, Communication, Fees, Confidentiality, Conflicts, Former Clients, Trust accounts,safeguarding client property, Withdrawal, Expediting litigation, Candor, Fairness, Disciplinary matter, Misconduct |
| 2/14/2019 | David P. Littell | Single Justice | Reinstatement: Administrative | Reinstatement: Administrative |
| 2/14/2019 | Edwin R. Jonas III | Law Court | Decision Affirmed | Reinstatement Petition Denied |
| 2/12/2019 | Paul L. Letourneau | Single Justice | Receiver Discharge Order | Receiver Discharge Order |
| 2/7/2019 | Gene R. Libby, Esq. | Grievance Commission | Dismissal | UNDER APPEAL None |
Quick Links
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- Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection
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