On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a reciprocal discipline order, publicly reprimanding attorney David M. Blumenthal, Esq. This action follows a reprimand handed down by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on June 20, 2024, due to Blumenthal’s violations of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.
The case is entitled “Board of Overseers of the Bar v. David M. Blumenthal, Esq.,” with case no. BAR-24-17.
The reprimand in Massachusetts stemmed from Blumenthal’s breaches of Rules 1.2(a) regarding the scope of representation and 1.4(a) and (b) concerning communication with clients. The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar filed a petition for reciprocal discipline based on these findings, seeking to uphold professional standards across state lines.
The Maine court assigned a Single Justice to the matter, who required Blumenthal to respond to the petition within thirty days. However, due to complications regarding the service of this notice, the court extended the timeline for his response. Ultimately, the Board confirmed that Blumenthal was properly served in accordance with Maine Bar Rules.
As of November 6, 2024, Blumenthal had not submitted any objections or claims against the proposed discipline, leading the court to conclude that the imposition of a similar reprimand in Maine was justified. Consequently, the court officially reprimanded Blumenthal, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional conduct among attorneys practicing within the state.
The Disposition states:
“Accordingly, it is ORDERED that David M. Blumenthal, Esq. be and hereby is PUBLICLY REPRIMANDED.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Blumenthal is a divorce & separation attorney in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He attended the Boston University School of Law, graduating in 1967. He acquired his law license in Maine in 1968.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
