As amended through October 31, 2024
(11.1) Notice to Be Given and Action to Be Taken. When an order of disbarment or an order of suspension for an indefinite period or a suspension without probation or a determination of incapacity or a resignation or proof of death is entered, the receivers, either with or without assistance from the suspended or disbarred person, shall immediately take such action as may be necessary to protect the interests of the clients and the attorney. This action shall include, but need not be limited to, giving notice that the attorney is disqualified to all clients in pending cases, all courts and agencies affected, all co-counsel in pending cases and all opposing counsel in pending matters, or, in the absence of such counsel, the opposing parties. The receivers shall offer to deliver, and where appropriate, shall deliver, to all clients being represented in pending matters, any papers or any other property to which the clients are entitled and shall notify the clients and any counsel representing them, of a suitable time and place where the papers or other property may be obtained. On motion of the attorney, his client, or other litigants, the Court or disciplinary agency last having jurisdiction of the attorney, shall have broad discretion in allowing the attorney to continue as the attorney of record in a particular case.(11.2) Questions Pertaining to Closing a Practice. The receivers shall present to the agency last having jurisdiction of the disciplinary matter or the appropriate chancery court, any question upon which direction is needed. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the inherent and statutory powers of the chancery court.(11.3) Reports by Receivers. Upon the closing of the practice, the receivers shall tender appropriate reports to the Committee on Professional Responsibility and to the entity which last had jurisdiction of the disciplinary matter. Where appropriate or necessary, interim reports shall be tendered.(11.4) Law Partners - Continuance of Representation. If the client agrees, the law partners of a suspended or disbarred attorney may continue to represent any client affected by the suspension or disbarment, but notice thereof should be given as set out above.(11.5) Costs and Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred by the receivers in the closing of the practice, except as normally payable by the client, shall be paid by the Bar. The Bar shall be entitled to recover of and from the suspended or disbarred attorney, expenses incurred in connection with the receivers. R. Disc. Miss. State Bar, pt. ONE, r. 11, Procedure