ORDER

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is currently investigating eleven complaints alleging serious professional misconduct by respondent, including his failure to refund unearned legal fees, improper handling of client funds, lack of diligence, failure to communicate with clients, and dishonest and criminal conduct. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.

Having considered the Petition for Voluntary Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by George Edward Lucas, Jr., Louisiana Bar Roll number 19689, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of George Edward Lucas, Jr. for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, as amended March 24, 2004.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that George Edward Lucas, Jr. shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.