Board of Overseers v. Condon

[¶ 1] Brian D. Condon Jr. appeals from a judgment entered by a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court (Calkins, J.) holding him in contempt for violating the court order suspending him from the practice of law. The practice of law is governed by the Maine Bar Rules; under these rules, licensed attorneys are subject to the court’s disciplinary jurisdiction. M. Bar R. 1(a). An attorney discipline action is heard by a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. M. Bar R. 7.2(b)(2).

[¶ 2] The findings of a single justice will be upheld unless clearly erroneous. Bd of Overseers of the Bar…