Board of Overseers of the Bar v. William L. Dawson, Jr.

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Docket No.: BAR-13-23

Issued by: Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Date: April 3, 2019

Respondent: William L. Dawson, Jr.

Bar Number: 006887

Order: Receiver Discharge Order

Disposition/Conduct: Receiver Discharge Order


Order Discharge of Receiver

Pending before the Court is co-Receivers John J. Sanford and Elizabeth D. Noble's Report of Receiver and File Inventory filed on March 15, 2018. For good cause shown and without objection, co-Receivers Sanford and Noble's final Report of Receiver is accepted by the Court. The discharge plan stated in paragraph 14 of the Report is approved and shall be implemented.

Furthermore, it is ORDERED that John J Sanford and Elizabeth D. Noble are discharged as co-Receivers of the law practice of William L. Dawson, Jr. It is further ORDERED that Attorney Sanford and Attorney Noble shall continue to ensure that all client property is protected and destroyed consistent with the Maine Rules of Professional Conduct.

Dated: April 3, 2018


Donald G. Alexander
Associate Justice
Maine Supreme Judicial Court