Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
Chapter 1, App. 1-A
Rule 9. Procedure Following Disciplinary Action by Court and Notice Thereof; Winding up of Business of Deceased, Disciplined or Missing Lawyer.
§9.3. Appointment of Attorneys to Wind up Lawyer's Business.

Whenever a lawyer disappears or dies while his professional conduct is under investigation by the Commission, or it appears that a disbarred or suspended lawyer is unable or unwilling to arrange for the winding up of his legal business, the Commission shall determine whether a partner, executor or other appropriate representative of the lawyer is available to notify and protect the interests of the lawyer's clients, and, if none is available, the Commission shall petition the Supreme Court to appoint one or more members of the bar to inventory the files of the lawyer and propose to the Court necessary or appropriate action to protect the interests of the clients of the lawyer and the lawyer himself , and to take such action in that regard as the Court shall direct. The attorney-client relationship shall be deemed to extend to all such attorneys so appointed. Said attorneys may take physical possession of the lawyer's files and may turn them over to the clients, subject to the Court's approval. A record shall be maintained of all facts in said files pertaining to the lawyer's right to fees. While carrying out the functions hereinabove described, the attorneys shall be considered as agents of the Court, and shall not be liable to any person for their actions taken in good faith.

Adopted by order of February 23, 1981, eff. July 1, 1981.