Rule 16 Types of Discipline and Costs

(a) Discipline Imposed by the Court or Board. A finding of misconduct by the Court or Board will be grounds for

(1) disbarment by the Court; or

(2) suspension by the Court for a period not to exceed five years; or

(3) probation imposed by the Court; or

(4) public censure by the Court; or

(5) reprimand by the Disciplinary Board.

(b) Discipline Imposed by the Board or Bar Counsel. When Bar Counsel has made a finding that misconduct has occurred, the following discipline may be imposed:

(1) reprimand in person by the Board, pursuant to Rule 10(c)(8); or

(2) written private admonition by Bar Counsel, pursuant to Rule 11(a) (12).

(c) Restitution; Reimbursement; Costs. When a finding of misconduct is made, in addition to any discipline listed above, the Board may impose:

(1) restitution to aggrieved persons or organizations;

(2) reimbursement of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection; and

(3) payment of a costs and fees assessment according to the schedule below: • Discipline by Consent Issued by the Court or Disciplinary Board (No Assessment for Written Private Admonition Issued by Bar Counsel) $1000 • Determination of Misconduct Following Hearing $2000 • Determination of Misconduct Following Appeal to Disciplinary Board $3000 • Discipline by Reciprocity $ 500

(d) Conditions. Written conditions may be attached to a reprimand or to a private admonition. Failure to comply with such conditions will be grounds for reconsideration of the matter by the Board or Bar Counsel.