In re Appeal of the Decision of the Discliplinary Board No. 14-PDB-044

Supreme Court of Louisiana May 20, 2015

In re Appeal of the Decision of the Discliplinary Board No. 14-PDB-044, 165 So. 3d 912 (La. 2015)

2015 WL 3369616

Appeal, Clark, Guidry, Johnson, Knoll, Leave, Louisiana, Supreme

Opinion of the Court

*913ORDER

hOn the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably in approving the dismissal of the complaint against respondent. Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(C). However, given the allegations made by the complainant, we believe the disciplinary board erred in not directing that the matter be investigated further pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(A), particularly as relates to respondent’s obligations under Rules 3.3(a)(1), 3.3(a)(3), and 3.8(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Accordingly, this matter is remanded to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to conduct further investigation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 11(B).

KNOLL, J., dissents and would deny leave to appeal. GUIDRY, J., dissents and would deny leave to appeal. CLARK, J., dissents and would deny leave to appeal.

KNOLL, J., dissents and would deny leave to appeal.

Dissenting Opinion

CLARK, J.,

dissenting.

Iil dissent and would deny leave to appeal.

FOR THE COURT:

/s/ Bernette J. Johnson /s/ Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana

Dissenting Opinion

GUIDRY, J.,

dissenting.

Í dissent and would deny leave to appeal.

Reference

Full Case Name: In re Appeal of the Decision of the DISCLIPLINARY BOARD NO. 14-PDB-044
Status: Published