Rule 252.14.Restitution and Subrogation
(a)An attorney whose dishonest conduct results in payment to a claimant
shall be liable to the Fund for restitution; and the Board may bring
such action as it deems
advisable to enforce such obligation, including costs of such action.
(b)As a condition of payment, a claimant shall be required to provide
the fund with a transfer of the claimant's rights up to the amount
paid by the Fund against the
attorney, the attorney's legal representative, estate or assigns; and of
the claimant's
rights against any third party or entity who may be liable for the
claimant's loss.
(c)Upon commencement of an action by the Board as subrogee or assignee
of a claim, it shall advise the claimant, who may then join in such
action to recover the
claimant's unpaid losses.
(d)In the event that the claimant commences an action to recover unpaid
losses against the attorney or another entity who may be liable for
the claimant's loss, the
claimant shall be required to notify the Board of such action.
(e)The claimant shall be required to agree to cooperate in all efforts
that the Board undertakes to achieve restitution for the Fund.
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