Opinion
No. 2014–B–0812.
2014-05-16
In re Johnny S. ANZALONE.
In re Disciplinary Counsel;—Other; Applying For Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm.
ORDER
Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, and the response thereto filed by respondent,
IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Johnny S. Anzalone, Louisiana Bar Roll number 22723, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2, pending further orders of this court. 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. KNOLL, J., dissents for the reasons assigned by Justice Weimer.
WEIMER, J., dissents with reasons.
HUGHES, J., dissents for the reasons assigned by Justice Weimer.
FOR THE COURT:
/s/
/s/ Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana
KNOLL, J., dissenting.
I dissent for the reasons assigned by Justice Weimer.
WEIMER, J., dissenting.
I would order a hearing prior to a determination of whether or not interim suspension should be imposed on the respondent.
HUGHES, J., dissenting.
I respectfully dissent for the reasons assigned by Justice Weimer.