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
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 |
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6/11/2025 | Law Office Management Program - Cash In: How to Collect More Money in Your Law Practice | Board of Overseers of the Bar | Zoom | Suzanne Thompson |
6/12/2025 | Deep Dive into Bar Rule 5 | Board of Overseers of the Bar | Zoom | Aria Eee |
6/13/2025 | Transitioning from DHHS to Adult | Guardian ad Litem Review Board | Zoom | |
7/10/2025 | Live Replay - Mandatory Reporting Training | Guardian ad Litem Review Board | Zoom |
Hearings & Notices
Date | Time | Respondent | Location |
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4/3/2025 | Public Notice of Kathryn Marx Horst Petition for Reinstatement | TBD | |
4/25/2025 | Public Notice of Barbara R. Chassie Petition for Reinstatement | TBD | |
5/2/2025 | Public Notice of Michael McCormack Petition for Reinstatement | TBD | |
6/23/2025 | 2:15 PM | Guardian ad Litem Review Board Counsel v. Pamela J. Smith, GAL | Video Conference: via Zoom link |
6/23/2025 | 1:30 PM | Guardian ad Litem Review Board Counsel v. Stephen J. Sucy, GAL | Video Conference: via Zoom link |
View complete hearing schedule
Recent Decisions & Orders
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Date | Respondent | Issued By | Order | Disposition/Conduct |
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5/20/2025 | In re: Joe Lewis, Esq. | Single Justice | Receiver Discharge Order [PDF] | Order accepting status report of Limited Receiver and Discharging Limited Receivership |
5/15/2025 | In re: Paul R. Dionne, Esq. | Single Justice | Receiver Appointment [PDF] | Order for Appointment of Co-Receivers |
5/15/2025 | John H. Branson, Esq. | Single Justice | Receiver Appointment [PDF] | Order Appointing Co-Receivers Pursuant to M. BAR R. 32 |
5/15/2025 | John H. Branson, Esq. | Single Justice | Immediate Interim Suspension [PDF] | Order of Interim Suspension M. BAR R. 24(a) |
4/28/2025 | Alan E. Tracy, Esq. | Single Justice | Order of Surrender [PDF] | Order Accepting Surrender |
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.
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