In re Ackers , 134 So. 3d 579 ( 2014 )


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  • ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

    PER CURIAM.

    hThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent negligently commingled and converted client funds and charged her client legal fees for nonlegal services. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline, in which the parties stipulated that respondent has violated Rules 1.5(a) and 1.15(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,

    IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Samantha R. Ackers, Louisiana Bar Roll number 32086, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day, subject to the conditions set forth in the petition for consent discipline.

    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.

Document Info

Docket Number: No. 2014-B-0075

Citation Numbers: 134 So. 3d 579, 2014 WL 814393

Filed Date: 2/21/2014

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 10/19/2024