Opinion
No. 2020-OB-00597
07-02-2020
IN RE: James A. DUKES
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline granted. See order.
ORDER
Respondent was convicted in Tangipahoa Parish of theft of $25,000 or more, theft of the assets of an aged or disabled person over $1,500, and exploitation of the infirmed. 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 James A. Dukes, Louisiana Bar Roll number 5158, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of James A. Dukes 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 James A. Dukes 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 __________, 2020.
FOR THE COURT:
____________________ JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA