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In re Vidrine

Citations: 958 So. 2d 675; 2007 La. LEXIS 1497Docket: No. 2007-OB-0793

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; June 22, 2007; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Dustin Paul Vidrine is conditionally admitted to practice law in Louisiana for a five-year probationary period. This admission is contingent upon compliance with the terms of contracts with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions set by its Executive Director. The probation may be extended based on recommendations from the Executive Director. Any failure to meet these conditions or misconduct during probation may result in the termination of his conditional admission or further disciplinary action in accordance with the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Assistance Program Requirements

Application: The conditional admission requires compliance with the terms of contracts with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions set by its Executive Director.

Reasoning: This admission is contingent upon compliance with the terms of contracts with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions set by its Executive Director.

Conditional Admission to Practice Law

Application: Dustin Paul Vidrine is granted a conditional admission to practice law in Louisiana, which is subject to a five-year probationary period.

Reasoning: Dustin Paul Vidrine is conditionally admitted to practice law in Louisiana for a five-year probationary period.

Extension and Termination of Probation

Application: The probation period may be extended based on recommendations from the Executive Director, and failure to comply with conditions may result in termination of admission or further disciplinary action.

Reasoning: The probation may be extended based on recommendations from the Executive Director. Any failure to meet these conditions or misconduct during probation may result in the termination of his conditional admission or further disciplinary action in accordance with the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement.