IN RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 26-PDB-003 (2026)

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

IN RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 26-PDB-003

No. 2026-OB-00985

Decided: October 06, 2026

Remanded for further investigation. See order.

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JDH

PDG

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WHB

Supreme Court of Louisiana October 06, 2026

ORDER

On the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably in approving the dismissal of that portion of the complaint against respondent which alleges a conflict of interest. Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(C). However, given the allegations made by the complainant, we believe the disciplinary board erred in not directing that the matter be investigated further pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(A), particularly as relates to Rules 1.9(a) and 1.10(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Accordingly, this matter is remanded to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to conduct further investigation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 11(B).

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ___________________, 2026.

FOR THE COURT:

McCallum, J., dissents and would deny. Cole, J., dissents and would deny.

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