Narrative Opinion Summary
Kenneth S. Hill, a lawyer with Louisiana Bar Roll number 6909, sought permanent resignation from the practice of law following his arrest in December 2012 for DWI and prior DWI charges on two occasions. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) agreed with his petition. The Supreme Court of Louisiana has granted Hill's request for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline, in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX. 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Consequently, Hill is permanently barred from practicing law in Louisiana and any other jurisdiction, as well as from seeking readmission or admission to practice law anywhere. The order was signed by Justice Jefferson D. Hughes, III.
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Application: After granting the petition for permanent resignation, the lawyer is barred from practicing law in any jurisdiction and from seeking readmission.
Reasoning: Consequently, Hill is permanently barred from practicing law in Louisiana and any other jurisdiction, as well as from seeking readmission or admission to practice law anywhere.
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Application: The court grants a lawyer's petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of disciplinary measures due to multiple DWI charges.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Louisiana has granted Hill's request for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline, in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX. 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.