Md. Rule 19-221 (2026)
Md. Rule 19-221. Additional Conditions Precedent to the Practice of Law
Rule 19-605 (Obligation of Attorneys) and Rule 19-705 (Disciplinary Fund) require individuals admitted to the Maryland Bar, as a condition precedent to the practice of law in this State, to pay an annual assessment to the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland and the Attorney Grievance Commission Disciplinary Fund. Except as otherwise provided in Rule 19-218 (h), out-of-state attorneys specially authorized to practice pursuant to Rule 19-218 and military spouse attorneys specially authorized to practice pursuant to Rule 19-219 also shall pay the annual assessments required by Rules 19-605 and 19-705.
Source: This Rule is derived from former Rule 19-218 (2018).
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[Formerly Rule 19-218, adopted June 6, 2016, eff. July 1, 2016. Renumbered Rule 19-221 Dec. 4, 2018, eff. March 1, 2019. Amended Nov. 5, 2025, eff. March 1, 2026.]