Narrative Opinion Summary
Noland James Hammond, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24116, is suspended from practicing law on an interim basis due to a Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. This suspension is effective immediately in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX. 19.2. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is authorized to seek the appointment of a trustee to protect the interests of Hammond's clients as per Supreme Court Rule XIX. 27, if deemed appropriate. Additionally, Hammond's application for rehearing, along with his memorandum and motion for dissolution of the interim suspension, has been considered alongside the Office of Disciplinary Counsel's response. The court has denied Hammond's request for relief, and he remains suspended from the practice of law until further orders from the court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority to Seek Appointment of Trusteesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is given authority to seek a trustee to protect the interests of Hammond's clients in accordance with Supreme Court rules.
Reasoning: The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is authorized to seek the appointment of a trustee to protect the interests of Hammond's clients as per Supreme Court Rule XIX. 27, if deemed appropriate.
Denial of Rehearing and Motion for Dissolutionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Hammond's application for rehearing and motion for dissolution of the interim suspension were denied, maintaining his suspension from practice.
Reasoning: The court has denied Hammond's request for relief, and he remains suspended from the practice of law until further orders from the court.
Interim Suspension of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has suspended Noland James Hammond from practicing law immediately due to a threat of harm, as petitioned by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Reasoning: Noland James Hammond, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24116, is suspended from practicing law on an interim basis due to a Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.