Narrative Opinion Summary
Respondent’s application has been granted based on the uncontroverted affidavit from a psychiatrist, the short duration since the voluntary disbarment, and the lack of opposition from the Bar Association. Consequently, the Court's order dated March 17, 1988, which disbarred Michael J. Riley, Sr. by consent, is set aside. The case is further remanded to the Louisiana State Bar Association for additional proceedings.
Legal Issues Addressed
Effect of Court Order on Voluntary Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A court order setting aside a prior disbarment by consent effectively nullifies that disbarment, allowing the respondent to be reinstated to practice law pending further proceedings.
Reasoning: Consequently, the Court's order dated March 17, 1988, which disbarred Michael J. Riley, Sr. by consent, is set aside.
Reinstatement After Voluntary Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court may grant reinstatement based on factors such as an uncontroverted affidavit from a qualified professional, a short duration since disbarment, and lack of opposition from relevant professional bodies.
Reasoning: Respondent’s application has been granted based on the uncontroverted affidavit from a psychiatrist, the short duration since the voluntary disbarment, and the lack of opposition from the Bar Association.
Remand for Further Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A case may be remanded to the appropriate professional body for additional proceedings following a court's decision to set aside a previous order.
Reasoning: The case is further remanded to the Louisiana State Bar Association for additional proceedings.