Opinion
NO. 2020-B-1012
10-07-2020
IN RE: TRINA TRINHTHI CHU
IN RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Petition for interim suspension for threat of harm pursuant to Rule XIX, Sec. 19.2; Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.
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Hughes, J., would deny and assigns reasons. Supreme Court of Louisiana
October 07, 2020 /s/_________
Clerk of Court
For the Court ORDER
Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the responses filed by the parties thereto, and the report and recommendation of the hearing committee,
IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Trina Trinhthi Chu, Louisiana Bar Roll number 28531, be and she hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective immediately.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may seek the appointment of a trustee(s) to protect the interests of respondent's clients pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this ___ day of __________, 2020.
FOR THE COURT:
/s/_________
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA