M. Bar R. 31

(a) Recipients of Notice; Contents. Unless otherwise ordered by a

Single Justice, within 30 days after the date of the order imposing discipline, a

respondent who has been disbarred, placed on interim suspension, or

suspended shall so notify in writing all clients represented in pending matters;

any co-counsel in pending matters; and any opposing counsel in pending

matters, or in the absence of opposing counsel, the adverse parties, of the order

of the Single Justice and that the lawyer is therefore disqualified to act as lawyer

after the effective date of the order. The notice to be given to the lawyer(s) for

an adverse party, or, in the absence of opposing counsel, the adverse parties,

shall state the place of residence of the client of the respondent.

(b) Special Notice. The Court may direct the issuance of notice to such

financial institutions or others as may be necessary to protect the interests of

clients or other members of the public.

(c) Duty to Maintain Records. The respondent shall keep and

maintain records of the steps taken to accomplish the requirements of Rule

31(a) and (b), and shall make those records available to Bar Counsel on request.

(d) Return of Client Property. The respondent shall deliver to all

clients being represented in pending matters any papers or other property to

which they are entitled and shall notify them and any counsel representing

them of a suitable time and place where the papers and other property may be

obtained, calling attention to any urgency for obtaining the papers or other

property.

(e) Refund of Fees. Within 10 days after entry of the order imposing

disbarment or suspension, the respondent shall refund any part of any fees paid

in advance that has not been earned.

(f) Withdrawal from Representation. Unless otherwise ordered, in

the event the client does not obtain another lawyer before the effective date of

the disbarment or suspension, it shall be the responsibility of the respondent

to move in the court or agency in which the proceeding is pending for leave to

withdraw. The respondent shall in that event file with the court, agency, or

tribunal before which the litigation is pending a copy of the notice to opposing

counsel or adverse parties.

(g) New Representation Prohibited. Prior to the effective date of the

order, if not immediately in effect, the respondent shall not undertake any new

legal matters between service of the order and the effective date of the

discipline. The respondent shall take such action as is necessary to cause the

removal of any indicia of lawyer, counselor at law, or similar title.

(h) Affidavit Filed with Bar Counsel. Within 10 days after the

effective date of the disbarment or suspension order, the respondent shall file

with Bar Counsel an affidavit showing

(1) compliance with the provisions of the order and with this rule;

(2) all other state, federal and administrative jurisdictions to which the

lawyer is admitted to practice; and

(3) residence or other addresses where communications may

thereafter be directed.