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In re Spradling

Citations: 860 So. 2d 1105; 2003 La. LEXIS 3345; 2003 WL 22717715Docket: No. 2003-B-2381

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; November 12, 2003; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

James Wallace Spradling, II, Louisiana Bar Roll number 22161, is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis, effective immediately, based on the hearing committee's recommendation. This suspension is in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX. 19.2 and remains pending further orders from the court. Additionally, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated as required by Supreme Court Rule XIX. 11 and 19. The order is signed by Justice Bernette J. Johnson of the Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Legal Issues Addressed

Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings

Application: Disciplinary proceedings against the attorney will be initiated as required by the relevant Supreme Court rules.

Reasoning: Additionally, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated as required by Supreme Court Rule XIX. 11 and 19.

Interim Suspension under Supreme Court Rule XIX. 19.2

Application: The interim suspension of an attorney is applied based on the hearing committee's recommendation and is effective immediately.

Reasoning: James Wallace Spradling, II, Louisiana Bar Roll number 22161, is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis, effective immediately, based on the hearing committee's recommendation.

Pending Further Orders of the Court

Application: The suspension remains in effect pending further orders from the court, indicating that it is not a final determination.

Reasoning: This suspension is in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX. 19.2 and remains pending further orders from the court.