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In re Ivey

Citations: 896 So. 2d 7; 2005 La. LEXIS 565; 2005 WL 568462Docket: No. 2005-OB-0334

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; March 7, 2005; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Anna Ivey has filed a petition for resignation from the practice of law, which has been granted by the Supreme Court of Louisiana. The order acknowledges Ivey's Louisiana Bar Roll number 28092 and cites compliance with Supreme Court Rule XVIII. 5. The decision is signed by Justice Chet D. Traylor.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Supreme Court Rules

Application: The resignation was granted upon Ivey's compliance with the specific rules governing such petitions as outlined by the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: The order acknowledges Ivey's Louisiana Bar Roll number 28092 and cites compliance with Supreme Court Rule XVIII. 5.

Judicial Authority in Bar Membership Matters

Application: The decision to approve the resignation petition was executed by a Justice of the Supreme Court, demonstrating the court's judicial authority in matters of bar membership.

Reasoning: The decision is signed by Justice Chet D. Traylor.

Resignation from the Practice of Law

Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana has the authority to grant petitions for resignation from the practice of law in accordance with their rules.

Reasoning: Anna Ivey has filed a petition for resignation from the practice of law, which has been granted by the Supreme Court of Louisiana.