In re Deshotels’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “We do not lightly impose permanent disbarment. Nonetheless, we are firmly convinced that we would be derelict in our constitutional duty to regulate the practice of law if we did not impose that sanction under the instant facts. Respondent's actions demonstrate he lacks the requisite moral fitness to practice law in this state. Respondent has disregarded and ignored his obligation to uphold the high standards of honesty and righteousness that he assumed when he took the oath as a member of the bar of this state. Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Haylon, 250 La. 651 , 198 So.2d 391, 392 (1967). He has used his law license not to foster the high standards of the profession, but to exploit his clients for his own benefit. This court cannot and will not tolerate such conduct. Respondent's actions convincingly demonstrate 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. In Re Bradley

2. “. . . [R]espondent's failure to account for and refund unearned fees paid by his clients resulted in a conversion of those funds to the detriment of his clients. Therefore, we find respondent's conduct falls within the scope of this guideline.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Fleming

3. “[r]epeated or multiple instances of intentional conversion of client funds with substantial harm.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Bradley