Opinion
No. 2023-B-00587
06-07-2023
IN RE: Michael S. BRADLEY
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
Respondent neglected legal matters, failed to communicate with clients, and engaged in dishonest and deceitful conduct. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Michael S. Bradley, Louisiana Bar Roll number 30226, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law for two years, with one year deferred. This suspension shall be retroactive to November 23, 2021, the date of respondent's interim suspension. Following the active period of the suspension, respondent shall be subject to a period of probation to coincide with his Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program agreement, and any extension thereof, with the conditions set forth in the petition for consent discipline.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.