Opinion
No. 2015–OB–1654.
10-02-2015
In re Malcolm BRASSEAUX.
ORDER
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is conducting an investigation into allegations that respondent committed serious attorney misconduct, the most significant of which involves his conversion of client funds. 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 Malcolm Brasseaux, Louisiana Bar Roll number 3405, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Malcolm Brasseaux 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 Malcolm Brasseaux 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.
FOR THE COURT:
/s/ Jeannette Theriot Knoll
/s/ Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana