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

Upcoming CLE Presentations

Date Session Title Organization Location Speaker
10/30/2026 Navigating the GAL-DHHS Relationship: Cooperation without Compromising Independence Guardian ad Litem Review Board Zoom
11/12/2026 Domestic Violence Foundations - GAL Review Board Guardian ad Litem Review Board via Zoom from 2:00-4:00 pm
12/8/2026 Domestic Violence Foundations - GAL Review Board Guadian ad Litem Review Board via Zoom from 9-11 AM

Hearings & Notices

Date Time Respondent Location
10/9/2026 Timothy P. Brooks Petition for Reinstatement Notice
11/5/2026 9:00 AM Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Matthew B. Nichols, Esq. Video Hearing: via Zoom link

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Recent Decisions & Orders

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Date Respondent Issued By Order Disposition/Conduct
9/18/2026 Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Jane Langdon-Gray, Esq. Grievance Commission Order for Monitoring Probation Sanction Order [PDF] Sanctions Probation & Monitoring Order
8/24/2026 In re: Elizabeth E. LaPierre Single Justice Receiver Appointment [PDF] Order for Appointment of Receiver
8/24/2026 Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Elizabeth E. LaPierre Single Justice Immediate Interim Suspension [PDF] Suspension
8/20/2026 In re: Jesse D. Rutter, Esq. Single Justice Receiver Appointment [PDF] Order of Receiver Appointment
8/20/2026 Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Jesse D. Rutter, Esq. Single Justice Immediate Interim Suspension [PDF] Suspension

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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.