Opinion
No. 98-B-1892
July 17, 1998
IN RE: Holmes, John T.; Disciplinary Counsel LSBA; — Plaintiff(s); Applying for Joint Petition for Interim Suspension;
Interim suspension granted. See Order.
ORDER
Considering the foregoing Joint Petition of Interim Suspension:
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5 of the Louisiana 1974 Constitution as well as the inherent powers of this Court to regulate the practice of law,
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the respondent, John T. Holmes, attorney at law, be and he is placed on interim suspension, said suspension to be effective on the signing of this Order, and remaining in effect until further orders of this Court.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that from the date of filing his petition until the effective date of the interim suspension the respondent shall not undertake the representation of new clients and shall full comply with Rule XIX, Section 26. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is directed to institute disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XIX, Section 11.
ORDER READ, RENDERED AND SIGNED in New Orleans, Louisiana, on this the 16th day of July, 1998.
Johnson, J., not on panel.
/s/ Jeffrey P. Victory Supreme Court Justice