IN RE: John Felder CRAWFORD (2024)

Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline granted. See order.

ORDER

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is currently investigating seventeen complaints filed against respondent alleging that he committed serious attorney misconduct. We recently placed respondent on interim suspension for threat of harm to the public. In re: Crawford, 24-0306 (La. 3/8/24), 380 So. 3d 553. 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 Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by John Felder Crawford, II, Louisiana Bar Roll number 31409, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of John Felder Crawford, II for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that John Felder Crawford, II 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.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _ day of _, 2024.

FOR THE COURT:

/s/ _

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA