IN RE: Eric Edward MALVEAU (2025)

Respondent neglected a legal matter, failed to communicate with a client, engaged in a conflict of interest, and failed to properly terminate a representation. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“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 Eric Edward Malveau, Louisiana Bar Roll number 28669, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day, with all but thirty days deferred. Following the active portion of the suspension, respondent shall be placed on probation for one year, subject to the condition that he attend and successfully complete the Louisiana State Bar Association's Ethics School. The probationary period shall commence from the date respondent and the ODC execute a formal probation plan. Any failure of respondent to comply with the condition of probation, or any misconduct during the probationary period, may be grounds for making the deferred portion of the suspension executory, or imposing additional discipline, as appropriate.

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.