The Louisiana Supreme Court accepted an attorney’s permanent resignation while under investigation

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is conducting an investigation into allegations that respondent paid fees to individuals for bringing in clients in personal injury  matters; charged 10% interest on all expense and/or loan advances to clients; paid money to new clients to compensate them for their representation through his office; and without authorization supplied endorsements of third-party medical providers on settlement checks, then took unauthorized reductions in the provider’s charges. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.

(Mike Frisch)