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Maine 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 207-623-1121. [Read more]

Change of Information

Each attorney who is admitted to practice law in Maine must keep the Board of Overseers of the Bar apprised of the attorney's current residence and office address and must notify the Board of any change in address or other information previously provided on a registration statement (see Maine Bar Rule 6(a)). Most information can be updated online when logged into the Board's website. A name change request must be accompanied by documentation of the change, such as, marriage license, divorce decree, or court order, and must be submitted in writing. If you are requesting a name change or are unable to update your information online, please use the Change of Information and Replacement Card Form to update your registration information. The form may also be used to obtain a replacement attorney registration card.

Court News

Announcements and News Releases for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Upcoming CLE Presentations by Bar Counsel

The following is a list of upcoming scheduled presentations by Bar Counsel:

Date Session Title Organization Location Speaker
09/23/2010 Ethical Obligation In Mediation MSBA Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, Me Aria Eee
12/08/2010 Ethics York Bar Association Holiday Inn, Saco J. Scott Davis

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Date Time Respondent Location
09/08/2010 9:30 AM Richard L. Currier, Esq. Penobscot Judicial Center Bangor - Courtroom #303
10/06/2010 11:00 AM Steven A. Juskewitch, Esq. Penobscot Judicial Center Bangor - Courtroom #303
10/06/2010 9:00 AM Peter S. Kelly, Esq. Penobscot Judicial Center Bangor - Courtroom #303
10/21/2010 9:00 AM Robert M. A. Nadeau, Esq. Cumberland County Superior Court - Courtroom #13

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Recent Decisions & Orders

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Date Respondent Issued By Order
08/17/2010 Joseph A. Troiano Single Justice Disbarment, Reciprocal Discipline
08/12/2010 Seth T. Carey Single Justice Reinstatement
08/10/2010 Anita M. Volpe, Esq. Single Justice Suspension
07/27/2010 Alison J. Bane Grievance Commission Reprimand
07/26/2010 Nathan D. Bell, Esq. Grievance Commission Reprimand

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