ME · rules
M. Bar R. 22
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
(a) Costs. Upon order of a Single Justice, the Court, or a Grievance
Commission panel, or upon stipulation, the following costs may be imposed on
the respondent:
(1) assessment of the costs of the proceedings, including, but not
limited to, the costs of investigations, service of process, witness fees, and court
reporter services, in any case where discipline is imposed; and
(2) disgorgement of all or part of the lawyer’s or law firm’s fee, and
reimbursement to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection.
(b) Failure to Pay. Any lawyer who fails to pay costs and expenses
when ordered to do so or who fails to comply with the terms of an agreed upon
periodic payment plan may be served pursuant to Rule 15 with a notice of
delinquency and imminent suspension from the practice of law. Any attorney
who fails to comply with this notice within 30 days of service shall be
administratively suspended by the Board. The Board shall provide notice of
any administrative suspensions to the suspended attorney in accordance with
the requirements of Rule 15. This notice shall not be effective until 30 days
after the date of mailing. A lawyer suspended pursuant to this rule shall comply
with the notice requirements in Rule 30. Upon receipt of all outstanding costs
and expenses, the suspension may be cancelled by the Board.
(c) Waiver. In any case in which costs and expenses are sought
pursuant to this rule, the assessment of any or all such costs and expenses may
be waived by the Board or the Court when it serves the interest of justice to do
so.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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