A.Application. A sworn and notarized application to resign from the practice of law must be submitted to the Clerk. The application must state that the resignation is not being offered to avoid disciplinary action and that the Attorney has no knowledge of any complaint, investigation, action, or proceeding in any jurisdiction involving allegations of Misconduct by the Attorney. An application to resign will not prevent or preclude any disciplinary proceeding or action against an Attorney.B.Procedure. The Clerk must submit applications for resignation to Bar Counsel, who must investigate each application and determine whether, based upon the information available, the statements in the sworn application appear to be true and complete. If Bar Counsel files a written objection to the application with the Clerk, the Board must hold a hearing on whether the application should be accepted. If Bar Counsel does not file an objection, the Board may enter an order accepting the Attorney's resignation without a hearing. A resignation is effective only upon entry of an order accepting it. Upon entry of an order accepting an Attorney's resignation, the former Attorney must immediately cease the practice of law and make appropriate arrangements for the disposition of matters in the Attorney's care in conformity with the wishes of the Attorney's clients.C.When Not Permitted. An Attorney may not resign while the Attorney is the subject of a disciplinary complaint, investigation, action, or proceeding involving allegations of Misconduct.Amended by order dated February 27, 2009, effective 5/1/2009; Updated: 6/28/2009; amended by order dated October 2, 2019, effective 12/1/2019; order dated May 9, 2023, effective 5/9/2023.