Maine Statutes

§ 14 §169 — Restriction of attorney's representation prohibited

Maine § 14 §169
JurisdictionMaine
Title 14COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 1GENERAL PROVISIONS
Ch. 7DEFENSES GENERALLY

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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 14 §169 (2026).

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A settlement of litigation may not include a condition that an attorney representing a party in that litigation is not permitted to represent other persons who are similarly situated in a related action involving a party that the attorney opposed in the settled litigation. A condition not in compliance with this section is void and unenforceable as against public policy.

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Legislative History

PL 2001, c. 108, §1 (NEW).

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