Opinion
No. 2009-OB-2674.
January 22, 2010.
In re Cresap, Wayne G.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Petition for Voluntary Permanent Resignation for the Practice of Law in Lieu of Discipline Pursuant to Rule XIX, § 20.1.
ORDER
On October 1, 2009, respondent pled guilty in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. 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 Voluntary Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Wayne G. Cresap, Louisiana Bar Roll number 4597, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Wayne G. Cresap 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 Wayne G. Cresap 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.
/s/ Greg G. Guidry
Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana