Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
Recent News About Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
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LADB concurs with ODC suggestion for disbarment of attorney Greg Williams Sr.
NEW ORLEANS – In a July 1 recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) accepted the formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) against attorney Gregory F. Williams Sr. to have him permanently disbarred for alleged engagement in criminal conduct, deceitful conduct, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and violating Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. -
LDAC says negligent attorney deserves additional suspension
NEW ORLEANS – In a July 1 recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) accepted the formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) against attorney Hugh E. McNeely to be suspended for three years with all but one year deferred subject to a two-year period of probation, and possible additional repercussions if he chooses to return to the profession, for alleged failures in multiple rules of professional conduct. -
Attorney Disciplinary Board recommends 3-year suspension of Mitchell Evans
NEW ORLEANS – In a June 10 recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) accepted the formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) against attorney Mitchell M. Evans, II to be suspended for three years for alleged professional misconduct in three separate cases. -
Attorney charged with battery files lawsuit alleging he was the victim
VIDALIA – An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Concordia Parish District Attorney Brad Burget in an ongoing dispute over who attacked whom. -
Nevada Bar files complaint against attorney barred from representing Deepwater Horizon spill claimants
NEW ORLEANS—An infamous Las Vegas attorney has been accused of misconduct by the Nevada State Bar Association for his involvement in an apparent kickback scheme in a 2010 British Petroleum oil spill settlement. -
La. attorney accused of derogatory language expects to be disbarred, but says he's being 'railroaded'
An attorney accused of using racially offensive words and other derogatory terms to describe judges and other lawyers said it is a forgone conclusion that he will be permanently disbarred. -
Number of misconduct allegations against Louisiana lawyers are on the rise
BATON ROUGE—The numbers are in, and formal allegations of misconduct against Louisiana lawyers in 2015 reached a 10-year high. -
Louisiana Attorney's Disciplinary Board appoints new chair
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Supreme Court recently appointed Carl A. Butler as chairman of the Louisiana Attorney’s Disciplinary Board (LADB). -
Louisiana attorney James Mecca: “I’m forever indebted to everyone involved in getting me here”
The first thought that came to Louisiana attorney James Mecca's mind when he landed in jail after being arrested for accepting marijuana in exchange for legal services was, “Thank God! Now maybe somebody can help me.” -
St. Tammany Parish attorney allegedly caught taking marijuana for services will retain law license
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has concluded that an attorney originally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana he received as payment for legal services will not lose his law license. -
New Orleans City Councilman accused of ethical misconduct; Discipline board recommends two-year suspension
James Gray, New Orleans City Councilman, District E -
DOJ investigating Louisiana bar inquiries into mental health of prospective lawyers
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Supreme Court rules against disbarment for judge who was removed from office due to federal probe
Joan Benge NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that Joan Benge may practice law in the state after a temporary suspension despite being removed from her elected position as a judge in the 24th Judicial District last year. -
Former 24th Judicial District Judge recommended for disbarment
Joan Benge GRETNA – A former judge for the 24th Judicial District in Jefferson Parish has been recommended for disbarment on charges she maintained too close of a relationship with a plaintiff's attorney. -
Disbarred attorney sued for reimbursement of disbarment proceedings
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish attorney who was recently disbarred has been sued for reimbursement of filing fees related to his disbarment. -
Disbarred corporate attorney completes first of three steps towards reinstatement
A former attorney from Al Copeland Investments Inc. who was disbarred as part of an expansive federal corruption investigation has completed the first in a three part process to reinstate his law license. -
Disciplinary board recommends reprimand of Katrina attorney
An Orleans Parish attorney is facing disciplinary charges after he allegedly notarized four Hurricane Katrina insurance lawsuits, which were filed by a public adjuster without an attorney's license. -
Becnel awaits court decision on suspension
Becnel NEW ORLEANS – Daniel Becnel III of LaPlace expresses remorse for misconduct and waits for the Supreme Court of Louisiana to decide how long to suspend his law license.
