The document summarizes a letter from the Board of Overseers of the Bar regarding a grievance complaint against attorney Michael J. Waxman. A Grievance Commission panel found probable cause that Waxman engaged in misconduct subject to sanction. The office of Bar Counsel will now prepare a formal petition for disciplinary proceedings against Waxman before a different Grievance Commission panel. Both the complainant, Lori Handrahan, and Waxman will receive notice of the disciplinary hearing date.

1. BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF THE BAR BOARD STAFF
Established by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Jud Knox, Chair EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David M. Sanders, Esq., Vice Chair 97 Winthrop Street Jacqueline M. Rogers
POBox 527 BAR COIINSEL
Patricia M. Ender, Esq.
Augusta, ME 04332-0527 J. Scott Davis
Charles E. Gilbert III, Esq.
Christine Holden, Ph.D. ASS1STANT BAR COUNSEL
Dawn M. Pelletier, Esq. Phone 207-623-1121 e Fax 207-623-4175 Aria Eee
Stephen J. Schwartz, Esq. Email board@mebaroverseers.org • Web www.mebaroverseers.org Jacqueline L.L. Gomes
Charles W. Smith Jr., Esq.
September 25,2009
Lori Handrahan
28 Franklin Terrace
South Portland, ME 04106
Michael J. Waxman, Esq.
PO Box 375
Portland, ME 04112-0375
Re: GCF# 09-204
Dear Ms. Handrahan and Attorney Waxman:
Please be advised that on September 14, 2009, a Grievance Commission panel reviewed the
complaint in the above matter and issued its decision which I received today.
Based upon that review, the panel found probable cause to believe that Attorney Michael J.
Waxman had engaged in misconduct subject to sanction under the Maine Bar Rules for which
appropriate discipline should be sought under those Rules.
Accordingly, pursuant to Maine Bar Rule 7.l(d)(5), the office of Bar Counsel will prepare and
present a formal petition for disciplinary proceedings before a different panel of the Grievance
Commission. Those proceedings shall take place pursuant to Bar Rule 7.1(e). At a later date; you will
receive advance notice of the time and place of hearing.
Thank you.
AE/mer
Fee Arbitration Commission' Grievance Commission' Professional Ethics Commission

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BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF THE BAR BOARD STAFF
Established by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Jud Knox, Chair E:XECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David M. Sanders, Esq., Vice Chair 97 Winthrop Street Jacqueline M. Rogers
POBox 527 BAR COUNSEL
Patricia M.Ender, Esq.
Augusta, ME 04332-0527 J, Scott Davis
Charles E. Gilbert !II, Esq.
Christine Holden, Ph.D. ASS1STANT BAR COUNSEL
Dawn M. Pelletier, Esq. Phone 207-623-J 121 • Fax 207-623-4175 Aria Eee
Stephen J. Schwartz, Esq. Email board@mebaroverseers.org • Web www.mebaroverseers.org Jacqueline L.L. Gomes
Charles W. Smith Jr., Esq.
October 14, 2009
Lori Handrahan
28 Franklin Terrace
South Portland, ME 04106
Michael J. Waxman, Esq.
PO Box 375
Portland, ME 04112-0375
Re: GCF# 09-204
Dear Ms. Handrahan and Attorney Waxman:
Pursuant to the Maine Bar Rules, I am notifying both of you that the above-referenced Grievance
Complaint is rescheduled for a confidential review by a panel of the Grievance Commission on or about
November 3, 2009.
You are hereby notified that the disposition recommended by Assistant Bar Counsel Aria Eee
will remain unchanged, that the panel find probable cause to believe that misconduct subject to sanction
under the Maine Bar Rules has occurred for which discipline should be imposed after hearing pursuant
to Maine Bar Rule 7.1(d)(5). However, this is only a recommendation, and the review panel will
ultimately determine the appropriate disposition, which may not be in agreement with that
recommendation. In regards to that review, please understand that Assistant Bar Counsel's investigation
is now concluded and closed. Consequently, no further submissions will be forwarded to the panel.
After the review, you will be notified of and receive a brief general written statement regarding
the panel's decision. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
~~
Molly E. {Jgers
Board Clerk
Fee Arbitration Commission' Grievance Commission' Professional Ethics Commission