IN RE: Zachary Ryan CHRISTIANSEN (2025)

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent committed theft of law firm funds, failed to diligently represent several clients, and made material misrepresentations to the clients regarding the status of their legal matters. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,

IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Zachary Ryan Christiansen, Louisiana Bar Roll number 34486, be and he hereby is disbarred. His name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys, and his license to practice law in the State of Louisiana shall be revoked.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall repay all misappropriated funds prior to and as a condition of any future application for readmission.

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.

PER CURIAM