IN RE: John Christopher ALEXANDER (2021)

Denied. See per curiam.

The Motion for Dissolution of Consent Interim Suspension is denied at this time. It is troubling that approximately 22 months have passed and ODC has yet to file formal charges against respondent. This is particularly notable given that respondent self-reported the alleged violations and agreed that interim suspension was warranted shortly after the alleged violations. See In re: Alexander, 2019-2016 (La. 1/10/20), 286 So.3d 1040. The efficient administration of the lawyer disciplinary system requires timely adjudication of the merits — especially where there is an order of interim suspension. Nevertheless, in view of the seriousness of the allegations, Interim suspension should not at this time be dissolved, provided that ODC proceeds to file the formal charge and set the case for merits determination before a Hearing Committee.