Opinion
2023-B-01303
10-05-2023
IN RE: LAURA T. MARLER
IN RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Petition for interim suspension for threat of harm pursuant to Rule XIX, Sec. 19.2;
Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.
WJC
JLW
SJC
JBM
PDG
Hughes, J., dissents and would deny interim suspension.
Genovese, J., recused.
ORDER
Considering the Supplemental and Amending Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Laura T. Marler, Louisiana Bar Roll number 23327, be and she 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.