Opinion
No. 2024-OB-00186
03-19-2024
IN RE: Robert James LOUNSBERRY, Sr.
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline.
1Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline granted. See order.
ORDER
1The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") has filed three sets of formal charges against respondent alleging that he committed serious attorney misconduct. The ODC also has four open investigations pending against respondent. We recently placed respondent on interim suspension for threat of harm to the public. In re: Lounsberry, 24-0158 (La. 2/1/24), 378 So. 3d 718. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Robert James Lounsberry, Sr., Louisiana Bar Roll number 25774, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Robert James Lounsberry, Sr. 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 Robert James Lounsberry, Sr. 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 _______, 2024.
FOR THE COURT:
/s/ _____________________________
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA