member bar in Louisiana

34 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Louisiana State Bar Association v. Haylongreen la · 1967 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2008 2 sentences 2008Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Haylon, 250 La. 651 , 198 So.2d 391, 392 (1967). 2008Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Haylon, 250 La. 651 , 198 So.2d 391, 392 (1967).	7	7
Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc.green la · 1979 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2009 2 sentences 2009C.C. arts. 2315(A) and 2316. 17 In Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc., 373 So.2d 102 (La.1979), the supreme court recognized that its authority con 823 ferred by the Louisiana Constitution to regulate the practice of law “stems from the grant of original exclusive jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar.” However, it went further to proclaim that because the disciplinary rules had “the force and effect of substantive law,” those rules “override legislative acts which tend to impede or frustrate that authority; only 122legislative enactments in this area which a 2009C.C. arts. 2315(A) and 2316. 17 In Saucier v. Hayes Dairy Products, Inc., 373 So.2d 102 (La.1979), the supreme court recognized that its authority con 823 ferred by the Louisiana Constitution to regulate the practice of law “stems from the grant of original exclusive jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar.” However, it went further to proclaim that because the disciplinary rules had “the force and effect of substantive law,” those rules “override legislative acts which tend to impede or frustrate that authority; only 122legislative enactments in this area which a	4	5
Wheat v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1988 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023 2 sentences 2023“A defendant may not ‘insist on representation by a person who is not a member of the bar[.]’ Id. (quoting Wheat v. United States, 486 U.S. 153, 152 , 108 S.Ct. 1692, 1697 , 100 L.Ed.2d 140, 159 (1988)). 2023“A defendant may not ‘insist on representation by a person who is not a member of the bar[.]’ Id. (quoting Wheat v. United States, 486 U.S. 153, 152 , 108 S.Ct. 1692, 1697 , 100 L.Ed.2d 140, 159 (1988)).	1	2
In Re Raspantigreen la · 2009 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See In re Raspanti, 08-0954, p. 23 (La.3/17/09), 8 So.3d 526, 540 (finding as a significant mitigating factor that “we are issuing a sanction for a matter for which no one has been sanctioned previously.”). 7 The recommended suspension is also supported by the mitigating factor that respondent has no disciplinary history in over 14 years as a member of the bar. 2015See In re Raspanti, 08-0954, p. 23 (La. 3/17/09), 8 So.3d 526, 540 (finding as a significant mitigating factor that “we are issuing a sanction for a matter for which no one has been sanctioned previously.”).7 The recommended suspension is also supported by the mitigating factor that respondent has no disciplinary history in over 14 years as a member of the bar.	1	1
Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. St. Romaingreen la · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007Romain, 560 So.2d 820, 824 (La.1990), "[p]roper communication with clients is essential to maintain public confidence in the profession." We are particularly disturbed by the testimony of several clients in this matter who testified that they were forced to call respondent from different telephone numbers in order to get him to answer their calls. [7] There is simply no excuse for such conduct by a member of the bar of this state.	1	1
SINGER HUNTER LEVINE, ETC. v. La. State Bar Ass'ngreen la · 1979 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994State Bar, 378 So.2d 423, 425-26 (La.1979); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (33)

Case	Cited	Years
Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly green la · 1942 2 sentences 1994State Bar, 378 So.2d 423, 425-26 (La.1979); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942). 1994State Bar, 378 So.2d 423, 425-26 (La.1979); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942).	3	1942–1994
In re Cortigene green la · 2014 1 sentence 2017Nevertheless, based on our holding in In re: Cortigene, 13-2022 (La. 2/14/14), 144 So.3d 915 , we may sanction respondent by enjoining him from “seeking the benefits of a full or limited admission to practice in this state.” Accordingly, we hereby adjudge respondent guilty of conduct that would warrant a one-year suspension from the practice of law if he were a member of our bar.	1	2017–2017
In Re Comish green la · 2004 1 sentence 2005In In re: Comish, 04-1453 (La.12/13/04), 889 So.2d 236 , we reaffirmed longstanding prior jurisprudence holding that such misconduct is "serious" and for which the baseline sanction is disbarment.	1	2005–2005
In re Domm neutral la · 2004 1 sentence 2005See In re: Domm, 04-1194 (La.10/8/04), 883 So.2d 966 (“Respondent’s long history of failing to pay his bar dues and the disciplinary assessment, and of failing to complete his MCLE requirements, demonstrate that he has no respect for his obligations as a professional.”).	1	2005–2005
In Re Mundy neutral la · 1935 2 sentences 2003Louisiana State Bar Ass’n v. Sackett, 231 La. 655 , 92 So.2d 571 (1957); In re: Mundy, 182 La. 148 , 161 So. 184 (1935). 2003Louisiana State Bar Ass’n v. Sackett, 231 La. 655 , 92 So.2d 571 (1957); In re: Mundy, 182 La. 148 , 161 So. 184 (1935).	1	2003–2003
Louisiana State Bar Association v. Sackett neutral la · 1957 2 sentences 2003Louisiana State Bar Ass’n v. Sackett, 231 La. 655 , 92 So.2d 571 (1957); In re: Mundy, 182 La. 148 , 161 So. 184 (1935). 2003Louisiana State Bar Ass’n v. Sackett, 231 La. 655 , 92 So.2d 571 (1957); In re: Mundy, 182 La. 148 , 161 So. 184 (1935).	1	2003–2003
Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Krasnoff green la · 1987 1 sentence 1989Citing Louisiana State Bar Association v. Kras-noff, 502 So.2d 1018 (La.1987). .	1	1989–1989
Louisiana State Bar Association v. Edwins green la · 1976 1 sentence 1989The authority preceding Saucier included: Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Edwins, 329 So.2d 437 (La.1976); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942); Ex Parte Steckler, 179 La. 410 , 154 So. 41 (1934), appeal dismissed 292 U.S. 610 , 54 S.Ct. 781 , 78 L.Ed. 1470 . [3] See e.g., Louisiana Const.1921, Art.	1	1989–1989
Ex Parte Steckler green la · 1934 2 sentences 1989The authority preceding Saucier included: Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Edwins, 329 So.2d 437 (La.1976); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942); Ex Parte Steckler, 179 La. 410 , 154 So. 41 (1934), appeal dismissed 292 U.S. 610 , 54 S.Ct. 781 , 78 L.Ed. 1470 . [3] See e.g., Louisiana Const.1921, Art. 1989The authority preceding Saucier included: Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Edwins, 329 So.2d 437 (La.1976); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942); Ex Parte Steckler, 179 La. 410 , 154 So. 41 (1934), appeal dismissed 292 U.S. 610 , 54 S.Ct. 781 , 78 L.Ed. 1470 . [3] See e.g., Louisiana Const.1921, Art.	1	1989–1989
Ex parte Steckler neutral scotus · 1934 2 sentences 1989The authority preceding Saucier included: Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Edwins, 329 So.2d 437 (La.1976); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942); Ex Parte Steckler, 179 La. 410 , 154 So. 41 (1934), appeal dismissed 292 U.S. 610 , 54 S.Ct. 781 , 78 L.Ed. 1470 . [3] See e.g., Louisiana Const.1921, Art. 1989The authority preceding Saucier included: Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Edwins, 329 So.2d 437 (La.1976); Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Connolly, 201 La. 342 , 9 So.2d 582 (1942); Ex Parte Steckler, 179 La. 410 , 154 So. 41 (1934), appeal dismissed 292 U.S. 610 , 54 S.Ct. 781 , 78 L.Ed. 1470 . [3] See e.g., Louisiana Const.1921, Art.	1	1989–1989
United States v. Anthony J. Vesich, Jr. green ca5 · 1984 2 sentences 1985The supreme court has exclusive original jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar." [2] United States v. Vesich, 558 F.Supp. 1192 (1983). [3] United States v. Vesich, 724 F.2d 451 (1984). [4] 726 F.2d 168 (1984). [5] Twelve of the eighteen months were suspended on the perjury charge. [6] He was born on December 25, 1925. [7] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [8] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [9] 724 F.2d 451 at 457 . [10] The Louisiana crime which is analagous to obstruction of justice. 1985The supreme court has exclusive original jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar." [2] United States v. Vesich, 558 F.Supp. 1192 (1983). [3] United States v. Vesich, 724 F.2d 451 (1984). [4] 726 F.2d 168 (1984). [5] Twelve of the eighteen months were suspended on the perjury charge. [6] He was born on December 25, 1925. [7] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [8] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [9] 724 F.2d 451 at 457 . [10] The Louisiana crime which is analagous to obstruction of justice.	1	1985–1985
United States v. Anthony J. Vesich, Jr. green ca5 · 1984 1 sentence 1985The supreme court has exclusive original jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar." [2] United States v. Vesich, 558 F.Supp. 1192 (1983). [3] United States v. Vesich, 724 F.2d 451 (1984). [4] 726 F.2d 168 (1984). [5] Twelve of the eighteen months were suspended on the perjury charge. [6] He was born on December 25, 1925. [7] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [8] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [9] 724 F.2d 451 at 457 . [10] The Louisiana crime which is analagous to obstruction of justice.	1	1985–1985
United States v. Vesich green laed · 1983 1 sentence 1985The supreme court has exclusive original jurisdiction of disciplinary proceedings against a member of the bar." [2] United States v. Vesich, 558 F.Supp. 1192 (1983). [3] United States v. Vesich, 724 F.2d 451 (1984). [4] 726 F.2d 168 (1984). [5] Twelve of the eighteen months were suspended on the perjury charge. [6] He was born on December 25, 1925. [7] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [8] 724 F.2d 451 at 456 . [9] 724 F.2d 451 at 457 . [10] The Louisiana crime which is analagous to obstruction of justice.	1	1985–1985
Russell v. Bartlett green lactapp · 1961 1 sentence 1983In Russell v. Bartlett, 139 So.2d 770 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1961), the court held that the interposition of a homestead in a sale/resale does not affect the relationship of vendor and vendee existing between the parties, where the purchaser of a dwelling sued the vendor for a redhibitory defect in the roof.	1	1983–1983
State v. Echols green la · 1979 1 sentence 1981However, in order to underscore that a trial judge's ruling concerning the relevancy of evidence will not be disturbed on appeal in the absence of a clear abuse of discretion, the following cases are cited: State v. Alford, 384 So.2d 761 (La.1980); State v. Echols, 376 So.2d 1244 (La.1979); State v. Weems, 358 So.2d 285 (La.1978); State v. Winston, 343 So.2d 171 (La.1977).	1	1981–1981
State v. Alford green la · 1980 1 sentence 1981However, in order to underscore that a trial judge's ruling concerning the relevancy of evidence will not be disturbed on appeal in the absence of a clear abuse of discretion, the following cases are cited: State v. Alford, 384 So.2d 761 (La.1980); State v. Echols, 376 So.2d 1244 (La.1979); State v. Weems, 358 So.2d 285 (La.1978); State v. Winston, 343 So.2d 171 (La.1977).	1	1981–1981
State v. Weems green la · 1978 1 sentence 1981However, in order to underscore that a trial judge's ruling concerning the relevancy of evidence will not be disturbed on appeal in the absence of a clear abuse of discretion, the following cases are cited: State v. Alford, 384 So.2d 761 (La.1980); State v. Echols, 376 So.2d 1244 (La.1979); State v. Weems, 358 So.2d 285 (La.1978); State v. Winston, 343 So.2d 171 (La.1977).	1	1981–1981
State v. Winston green la · 1977 1 sentence 1981However, in order to underscore that a trial judge's ruling concerning the relevancy of evidence will not be disturbed on appeal in the absence of a clear abuse of discretion, the following cases are cited: State v. Alford, 384 So.2d 761 (La.1980); State v. Echols, 376 So.2d 1244 (La.1979); State v. Weems, 358 So.2d 285 (La.1978); State v. Winston, 343 So.2d 171 (La.1977).	1	1981–1981
Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Thierry green la · 1978 1 sentence 1980As pointed out in Louisiana State Bar Association v. Thierry, 366 So.2d 1305 (La., 1978), inducing a violation of the oath of a witness undermines the American justice system and is particularly reprehensible in a member of the bar.	1	1980–1980
State v. White green la · 1963 2 sentences 1974Nevertheless, to avoid a similar reversal because of prosecutorial excess in the event of conviction after re-trial (if there is a re-trial), we feel obliged to note not only these deficiencies, but also that the opening statement by the prosecution went beyond its statutory scope, La.C.Cr.P. art. 766, in its prejudicial and argumentative nature, State v. White, 244 La. 585 , 153 So.2d 401 (1963), and that the deliberate attempt of the prosecution to question a member of the defense staff on what the defendant had told him, in violation of the attorney-client privilege, and the belittling befo 1974Nevertheless, to avoid a similar reversal because of prosecutorial excess in the event of conviction after re-trial (if there is a re-trial), we feel obliged to note not only these deficiencies, but also that the opening statement by the prosecution went beyond its statutory scope, La.C.Cr.P. art. 766, in its prejudicial and argumentative nature, State v. White, 244 La. 585 , 153 So.2d 401 (1963), and that the deliberate attempt of the prosecution to question a member of the defense staff on what the defendant had told him, in violation of the attorney-client privilege, and the belittling befo	1	1974–1974
Dixie Drive It Yourself System New Orleans Co. v. American Beverage Co. green la · 1962 2 sentences 1967We agree that such an allegation is a different cause of action from that presented on the previous appeal and that it has some merit, particularly in view of the rationale of Dixie Drive It Yourself System New 466 Orleans Co. v. American Beverage Co., 242 La. 471 , 137 So.2d 298 (1962), on which plaintiff relies. 1967We agree that such an allegation is a different cause of action from that presented on the previous appeal and that it has some merit, particularly in view of the rationale of Dixie Drive It Yourself System New 466 Orleans Co. v. American Beverage Co., 242 La. 471 , 137 So.2d 298 (1962), on which plaintiff relies.	1	1967–1967
McDuffie v. Walker green la · 1909 2 sentences 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved	1	1961–1961
Succession of James green la · 1920 2 sentences 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved	1	1961–1961
Humphreys v. Royal red la · 1949 2 sentences 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved 1961We have written a more detailed factual opinion than would ordinarily be necessary, for the same reason. [3] It is designated by the municipal number 2218 La Salle Street in the City of New Orleans. [4] Except, of course, to ascertain that he was not judicially separated or divorced. [5] Sam Monk Zelden. [6] "From the day on which the action of separation shall be brought, it shall not be lawful for the husband to contract any debt on account of the community, nor to dispose of the immovables belonging to the same, and any alienation by him made after that time, shall be null, if it be proved	1	1961–1961
State v. Buhler neutral la · 1913	1	1956–1956
State v. Tate green la · 1936	1	1956–1956
State v. Henry green la · 1942	1	1956–1956
Ricks v. Department of State Civil Service green la · 1942	1	1948–1948
State v. Peck green conn · 1914	1	1943–1943
In re Stolen green wis · 1927	1	1943–1943
In Re Wolff green la · 1931	1	1932–1932
Globe Lumber Co. v. Griffeth neutral la · 1901	1	1911–1911
State v. Caldwell neutral la · 1898	1	1911–1911

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 11 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9 (5)

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