M. Bar R. 17

(a) Public Proceedings before the Grievance Commission.

(1) Scope. Within 21 days following the respondent’s answer to Bar

Counsel’s formal charges, Bar Counsel and the respondent shall (A) exchange

the names and addresses of all persons having knowledge of relevant facts;

(B) identify which persons are reasonably anticipated to be called as witnesses;

and (C) exchange all documents Bar Counsel or respondent reasonably

anticipate will be introduced at trial or hearing.

(2) Resolution of Disputes. The chair of the Grievance Commission

panel shall resolve by order all disputes concerning discovery. All discovery

orders are interlocutory and may not be appealed prior to the entry of the final

order.

(3) Additional Discovery. Upon good cause shown, the chair of the

Grievance Commission panel may order additional discovery.

(b) Disciplinary Proceedings before a Single Justice.

(1) Scope. Within 21 days after filing of an Answer to the Board’s

Information with the Executive Clerk of the Court, Bar Counsel and the

respondent shall (A) exchange the names and addresses of all persons having

knowledge of relevant facts; (B) identify which persons are reasonably

anticipated to be called as witnesses; and (C) exchange all documents Bar

Counsel or respondent reasonably anticipates will be introduced at trial or

hearing.

(2) Exhibits and Transcripts. In the event that a formal charges hearing

was held before the Grievance Commission pursuant to Rule 13(e), Bar Counsel

and the respondent shall make available to one another copies of all exhibits

presented to the Grievance Commission hearing panel. The transcript from

proceedings before the Grievance Commission hearing panel and any other

matter within Bar Counsel’s or the respondent’s possession or control that is

discoverable under Maine Rules of Civil Procedure 26, shall be made available

to the other party at any reasonable time for inspection and duplication at that

party’s expense.

(3) Resolution of Disputes. A Single Justice shall resolve by order all

disputes concerning discovery.

(4) Additional Discovery. Upon good cause shown, the Single Justice

may order additional discovery pursuant to Maine Rules of Civil Procedure 26

to 37.