IN RE: CHARLES L. MCCOLLUM (2023)

Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline granted. See order.

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Supreme Court of Louisiana May 16, 2023

05/16/23

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2023-OB-0478

IN RE: CHARLES L. McCOLLUM

ORDER

In January 2023, respondent pleaded guilty in Bossier Parish to obscenity, a felony violation of La. R.S. 14:106. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) has concurred in respondent's petition.

Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Charles L. McCollum, Louisiana Bar Roll number 34545, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of Charles L. McCollum for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Charles L. McCollum shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ____________________, 2023.

FOR THE COURT: