As amended through November 5, 2024
Rule 604 - Recognition of Claims(a)Claim. A Claimant shall file or cause to be filed a Claim for reimbursement on a form provided by the Bar that contains the following information:(1) The name and address of the Lawyer causing the alleged Loss;(2) The amount of the Loss claimed;(3) The date of the Loss or period of time during which the alleged Loss occurred;(4) The Claimant's name and address; and(5) A general statement of facts relative to the Claim.(b)Verification. The Claim shall be verified by the Claimant.(c)Time of Filing. The Claim shall be filed no later than three (3) years after the Claimant knew or should have known of the Dishonest Conduct of the Lawyer.(d)Place of Filing. The Claim shall be filed with the Executive Director.(e)Losses not Reimbursable. The following losses shall not be reimbursable under these Rules: (1) Losses of spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, partners, associates and employees of Lawyer(s) causing the losses;(2) Losses covered by any bond, surety agreement, or insurance contract to the extent covered thereby, including any loss to which any bonding agent, surety or insurer is subrogated, to the extent of that subrogated interest; and(3) Losses of any financial institution that are recoverable under a "banker's blanket bond" or similar commonly available insurance or surety contract.(f)Special Circumstances. In cases of extreme hardship or special and unusual circumstances, the Committee may, in its discretion, recognize a Claim that would otherwise be excluded under these Rules.