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IN RE: TODD MICHAEL TYSON
I agree with the majority's imposition of a one year and one day suspension, particularly in light of respondent's consistent misconduct and disregard for the disciplinary process. See In re: Tyson, 21-990 (La. 11/10/21), 326 So. 3d 1230. I write separately to note that although respondent has previously been suspended by this Court, the misconduct in the instant matter did not occur in the same time frame as the misconduct in his previous disciplinary matter. Thus, the sanction analysis set forth in Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Chatelain, 573 So. 2d 470 (1991) (it is generally inappropriate to impose additional discipline upon an attorney for misconduct that occurred before or concurrently with violations that resulted in a prior disciplinary sanction but rather, the overall imposed discipline should be determined as if both proceedings were before the court simultaneously), is inapplicable here. Accordingly, the Court's sanction in this matter is commensurate with respondent's misconduct.
CRICHTON, J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons:
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Docket No: No. 2022-B-01607
Decided: January 18, 2023
Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana.
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