Maine Rules for Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection – 2026
The fund reimbursing clients for losses caused by the dishonest conduct of Maine lawyers: which claims qualify, how they are processed, and the limits on awards.
Browse all 18 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Purpose and Scope
Rule 2
Establishment
Rule 3
Funding
Rule 4
Funds
Rule 5
Composition and Officers of the Board of Trustees
Rule 6
Meetings of the Board of Trustees
Rule 7
Duties and Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
Rule 8
Conflict of Interest
Rule 9
Immunity
Rule 10
Eligible Claims
Rule 11
Procedures and Responsibilities Forclaimants
Rule 12
Processing Claims
Rule 13
Payment of Reimbursement
Rule 14
Reimbursement from Fund Is a Matter of Grace
Rule 15
Restitution and Subrogation
Rule 16
[Reserved]
Rule 17
Confidentiality
Rule 18
Compensation for Representing Claimants