IN RE: Niles Bennett HAYMER (2025)

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent neglected multiple legal matters resulting in abandonment of one matter, failed to communicate with clients, failed to safeguard client and third-party property, failed to timely remit funds to clients and third parties, failed to cooperate with the ODC, engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, and engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.

Prior to adjudication of the formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. The parties stipulate that respondent's conduct violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(f)(5), 1.15(a)(d), 8.1(d), and 8.4(c)(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,

IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Niles Bennett Haymer, Louisiana Bar Roll number 28601, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within thirty days of the date of this order, respondent shall provide proof to the ODC showing that he has made appropriate restitution to all clients and third parties.

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