Alligator Mouth And Hummingbird Ass

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has recommended a year and a day suspension of an attorney for unauthorized practice while suspended.

Respondent became ineligible to practice law on September 10, 2010 for failing to pay annual Bar membership dues and disciplinary assessments. Respondent became further ineligible on June 7, 2011 for failing to satisfy his MCLE requirements, and on September 9, 2011 for failing to satisfy trust account registration requirements. Respondent remains ineligible to date.

He continued to represent a client in a succession matter.

When pressed by the client over delay, he responded

When Mr. Brogna requested another update on April 20, 2011, Respondent replied, “My assistant is catching me up. I am sorry I put you in this position but my alligator mouth over ran my hummingbird ass. I will have it done shortly or advise and I will help you obtain another full time attorney. Again I am truly sorry and embarrassed.” Mr. Brogna ultimately corrected the affidavits himself and sent them to Respondent for review. On April 27, 2011, Respondent informed, “Scott, the affidavit meets the statutory requirements for Louisiana. I have already sent my address to the affiants to return same to me…”

The client complained to the bar and the prosecution proceeded from there. (Mike Frisch)