Part 2 · Attorneys

Rule 2-47A. Disbarment of Attorney for Misappropriation of Funds

Amended January 1, 2026 (current) Contains Deadlines

In any disciplinary proceeding where there has been a finding by a judge of the Superior Court that a lawyer has knowingly misappropriated a client's funds or other property held in trust, the discipline for such conduct shall be disbarment for a minimum of twelve years.

Committee Notes

amended June 13, 2014, to take effect Jan. 1, 2015.)