No Sanction For Web Page Specialization Claim

An attorney who had claimed a specialty in maritime personal injury and death cases on his web page has been absolved of ethics charges by the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Notably, the investigation into the web page was the result of a google search by disciplinary counsel initiated in an unrelated matter.

The court overturned a reprimand ordered by the Attorney Disciplinary Board, concluding thatthe attorney did not have a “culpable state mind.” Further, the conduct created no harm to the public.

Thus, the court held that the claim of specialization did not “rise to the level of sanctionable conduct.” (Mike Frisch)