Narrative Opinion Summary
An investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) revealed multiple serious complaints against Mel L. Credeur, including allegations of misleading clients regarding their legal matters, settling personal injury claims without client consent, forging endorsements on settlement checks, converting settlement funds, and engaging in criminal conduct. In response, Credeur sought to permanently resign from the practice of law to avoid disciplinary action, a request that the ODC supported. The Supreme Court of Louisiana granted Credeur’s petition for voluntary permanent resignation from the practice of law, enforcing prohibitions against him that include permanently barring him from practicing law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction, and from seeking readmission or admission to the practice of law anywhere.
Legal Issues Addressed
Misconduct and Disciplinary Action in Legal Professionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The investigation revealed misconduct by Mel L. Credeur, leading to his resignation to avoid disciplinary action.
Reasoning: An investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) revealed multiple serious complaints against Mel L. Credeur, including allegations of misleading clients regarding their legal matters, settling personal injury claims without client consent, forging endorsements on settlement checks, converting settlement funds, and engaging in criminal conduct.
Prohibitions Following Permanent Resignationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Mel L. Credeur is permanently barred from practicing law in any jurisdiction and from seeking readmission or admission to the practice of law anywhere.
Reasoning: Enforcing prohibitions against him that include permanently barring him from practicing law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction, and from seeking readmission or admission to the practice of law anywhere.
Voluntary Permanent Resignation from Legal Practicesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana accepted the voluntary permanent resignation of Mel L. Credeur from the practice of law in response to serious complaints and to avoid disciplinary action.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Louisiana granted Credeur’s petition for voluntary permanent resignation from the practice of law.