Narrative Opinion Summary
William Steven Mannear, Louisiana Bar Roll number 9098, was charged with receiving child pornography and entered a guilty plea on May 27, 2014. He has petitioned for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline, a request that has been concurred by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). The Supreme Court of Louisiana has granted his petition for permanent resignation under Supreme Court Rule XIX. 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Consequently, Mannear is permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction, from seeking readmission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction, and from applying for admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
Legal Issues Addressed
Consequences of Permanent Resignationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: An attorney who is granted permanent resignation is barred from practicing law, seeking readmission, or applying for admission in any jurisdiction.
Reasoning: Consequently, Mannear is permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction, from seeking readmission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction, and from applying for admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
Disciplinary Alternative for Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Office of Disciplinary Counsel can concur with a petition for permanent resignation, serving as an alternative to formal disciplinary action.
Reasoning: He has petitioned for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline, a request that has been concurred by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC).
Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana grants a petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law as an alternative to disciplinary proceedings.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Louisiana has granted his petition for permanent resignation under Supreme Court Rule XIX. 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.