News from September 2017
New Orleans attorney disbarred over allegations in 2 client matters
New Orleans attorney Greta L. Wilson has been disbarred following a June 5 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations in two client matters that included filing a motion on behalf a client without that client’s authorization.
Metairie attorney disbarred over allegations of professional misconduct
Metairie attorney Heather Munoz Murphy has been disbarred following a June 29 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations of professional misconduct, including conversion of client funds.
Opelousas attorney resigns following allegations he paid for personal injury clients
Former National Senior Olympics medalist and Opelousas attorney Sherman Stanford, after nearly 43 years of practice, has resigned following a Louisiana Supreme Court order June 28 in lieu of possible discipline over allegations he paid people to bring him personal injury clients.
Ally Financial claims New Orleans resident owes over $20,000
NEW ORLEANS – A financial corporation is seeking damages for an open account.
Gretna resident accused of failing to make payments on loan
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages from a Gretna resident who allegedly defaulted on a loan.
Marrero resident allegedly failed to pay over $4,000 on a Best Buy account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking over $4,000 on an unpaid account.
NFIB state director says legal climate in Louisiana is bad for business
It's official: Louisiana has the worst legal climate in the country.
New Orleans attorney gets deferred suspension after allegedly using incarcerated client's funds
New Orleans attorney Alvin Anthony Johnson Jr. received a deferred suspension and probation following a Sept. 6 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations he commingled and converted client funds and failed to account for money due his incarcerated client.
Appeals court dismisses false imprisonment accusations against Sorrento police chief
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a police chief did not unlawfully hold a citizen who alleged false imprisonment.
Midland Funding alleges Westwego resident failed to pay bank card account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
LVNV Funding seeks more than $1,200 from Marrero resident
GRETNA – A financial company is seeking damages for sums due.
Marrero woman allegedly owes over $1,500 on Visa
GRETNA – A debt collector claims a Marrero woman owes more than $1,500.
Jefferson Parish couple claims a doctor failed to properly diagnose the wife with cancer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple claims that the wife was misdiagnosed after seeing a doctor.
Marrero woman allegedly defaulted on account with balance of more than $1,900
GRETNA – A financial company claims a Marrero woman has failed to maintain payments on her account.
Debt collector seeks over $1,200 on Gretna resident's Visa account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for an open account.
Woman claims she broke her teeth on a burger at Burger King
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, claiming she broke her teeth after eating at a Burger King.
Debt collector claims Marrero resident owes more than $1,000
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking payment of sums due.
Gretna resident allegedly has an open account with balance of more than $1,800
GRETNA – A financial company is seeking damages for a Gretna resident's open account.
Midland Funding claims Gretna resident defaulted on Visa
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
Jefferson Parish resident allegedly owes over $13,500 on Discover card
GRETNA – Discover is seeking damages for an open account.