In re Pinkston’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. “... [W]e do not impose the sanction of permanent disbarment lightly. Nonetheless, we are firmly convinced that we would be remiss in our constitutional duty to regulate the practice of law if we did not impose that sanction here. By making false representations and concealing facts, respondent subverted the judicial process to his own ends. He engaged in conduct that was calculated to frustrate the administration of justice. This court cannot and will not condone such conduct by an attorney when high standards of honesty are expected. See Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Haylon, 250 La. 651 , 198 So.2d 391, 392 (1967). Respondent's actions convincingly demonstrate that he does not possess the requisite moral fitness to practice law in this state. He must be permanently disbarred.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 998 So. 2d 700 - In Re Delsa