In re Thomas, Samuel H.; Disciplinary Counsel;—Plaintiff(s); Applying for Joint Petition for Interim Suspension Pursuant to Rule XIX, § 19.

ORDER

Considering the Joint Petition for Interim Suspension filed by respondent, Samuel H. Thomas, and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,

IT IS ORDERED that Samuel H. Thomas, Louisiana Bar Roll number 9526, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19, pending further orders of this court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that necessary disciplinary proceedings be instituted in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, §§ 11 and 19.

/s/ John L. Weimer

Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana