IN RE: GRANT PATRICK GARDINER (2024)

Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.

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Supreme Court of Louisiana February 14 2024

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2023-B-1520

IN RE: GRANT PATRICK GARDINER

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING

PER CURIAM

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent neglected legal matters, failed to communicate with clients, engaged in dishonest conduct, and engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline in which respondent admitted that his conduct violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 8.4(c), and 8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,

IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Grant Patrick Gardiner, Louisiana Bar Roll number 39888, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.