LA Attorney Disciplinary Board: Disciplinary Actions and Consent Orders
Summary
The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has published a list of recent disciplinary actions, sanctions, and consent orders against attorneys. These actions include decisions from the Supreme Court and the Disciplinary Board, detailing case numbers and dates of issuance.
What changed
The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has updated its public record with a series of disciplinary actions, sanctions, and consent orders against attorneys. The listed items include decisions from the Supreme Court and the Disciplinary Board, with associated case numbers and dates ranging from late 2024 through early 2026. These entries represent formal findings of misconduct or agreements on disciplinary measures.
Legal professionals in Louisiana should review these actions to understand current enforcement trends and potential violations of professional conduct rules. While specific deadlines for compliance are not provided in this listing, attorneys are expected to adhere to ethical standards at all times. Failure to comply with disciplinary orders can result in further sanctions, including suspension or disbarment.
What to do next
- Review recent disciplinary actions listed by the LA Attorney Disciplinary Board.
- Ensure adherence to all rules of professional conduct to avoid disciplinary measures.
- Consult with legal counsel if specific actions raise concerns about past or ongoing compliance.
Source document (simplified)
Supreme Court
- 02/11/2026: SANDERS, WYNNIFRED LASHAWN, 2026-B-00147 (02/11/26) ---So.3d---
- 02/10/2026: VAN HORN, MURIEL OFFAN, 2025-B-01564 (02/10/26) ---So.3d---
- 02/03/2026: PETERSEN, JAMES VERNON, 2025-B-01556 (02/03/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/28/2026: DIAZ, GLENN E., 2025-OB-01577 (01/28/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/28/2026: KNOX, GEORGE R., 2025-B-01422 (01/28/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/21/2026: BARZARE, DANIEL B., 2025-B-01343 (01/21/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/21/2026: HARRIS, JOHNATHAN CURRY, 2025-B-01344 (01/21/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/21/2026: LEAVOY, LINDSEY J., 2025-B-01325 (01/21/26) ---So.3d---
- 01/21/2026: VIDRINE, GINGER, 2025-B-01471 (01/21/26) ---So.3d---
- 12/18/2025: KLEIN, HENRY L., 2025-B-0537 (12/18/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/16/2025: CABALLERO, RICARDO A., 2023-B-00632 (12/16/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/16/2025: FONTANA III, JULES AUGUST, 2025-B-01447 (12/16/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/16/2025: NIXON-JONES, LATISHA L., 2025-B-01440 (12/16/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/11/2025: WASHINGTON, CLEOPHUS, 2025-B-01474 (12/11/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/10/2025: LAIRD, EDWARD A., 2025-B-01532 (12/10/25) ---So.3d---
- 12/09/2025: VICTORIAN, MICHAEL B., 2025-B-01368 (12/09/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/19/2025: KANE, CHRISTOPHER HUMMEL, 2025-B-01293 (11/19/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/19/2025: LEBLANC, STEPHEN C., 2025-OB-01267 (11/19/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/19/2025: KLEIN, HENRY L., 2025-OB-1316 (11/19/2025), --- So.3d ---.
- 11/19/2025: McCLEARY, KEVIN DOUGLAS, 2025-OB-1264 (11/19/2025), --- So.3d ---.
- 11/14/2025: PIPER, JR., ROBERT E., 2025-OB-01400 (11/14/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/12/2025: WILLIAMS, BLAKE G., 2025-OB-01180 (11/12/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/06/2025: GUIDRY, BURTON P., 2025-OB-01376 (11/06/25) ---So.3d---
- 11/05/2025: CULLEN, DANIEL P., 2025-B-01013 (11/05/25) ---So.3d---
- 10/17/2025: HAYNES, GARY J., 2025-B-01211 (10/17/25) ---So.3d---
Disciplinary Board
- 10/23/2025: BARZARE, DANIEL B., 24-DB-009 (10/23/2025).
- 05/14/2025: DOBBINS, DONALD R., 24-DB-026 (5/14/2025).
- 04/30/2025: KLEIN, HENRY L., 24-DB-004 (4/30/2025).
- 04/16/2025: HALEY, RONALD SIDNEY, JR., 23-DB-014 23-DB-025 23-DB-033 (4/16/2025).
- 01/31/2025: DOBBINS, DONALD R., 24-DB-026 (1/31/2025)
- 01/16/2025: MYERS-MONTGOMERY, JAMAR BROOKS AKAI, 23-DB-072 (1/16/2025).
- 12/04/2024: STEEL, KEVIN MICHAEL , 17-DB-018 c/w 18-DB-056 c/w 19-DB-077 (12/4/2024).
- 10/14/2024: CHARLES, MICHELLE ANDRICA, 19-DB-041 (10/14/2024).
- 09/10/2024: BURNS, LIONEL LON, 23-DB-007 (9/10/2024).
- 09/04/2024: ASBILL, JASON DONALD, 23-DB-011 (9/4/2024).
- 05/30/2024: MARTIN, TONI RACHELLE, 23-DB-049 (5/30/2024).
- 05/21/2024: LAGARDE, JESSE P., 23-DB-048 (5/21/2024).
- 05/15/2024: GAY, DESHA M., 23-DB-034 (5/15/2024).
- 05/09/2024: PELLERIN, JAMI D., 23-DB-003 (5/9/2024).
- 04/30/2024: BRANDNER, MICHAEL S., JR., 23-DB-039 (4/30/2024).
- 04/24/2024: SONNIER, NED FRANKLIN PIERCE, SR., 23-DB-019 (4/24/2024).
- 04/17/2024: CHU, TRINA TRINHTHI, 20-DB-053 (4/17/2024)
- 03/13/2024: STEGEMAN, RUSSELL S., 23-DB-008 (3/13/2024).
- 02/28/2024: MECHE, TIMOTHY A., 21-DB-064 (2/28/2024).
- 02/23/2024: YOUNG, ADAM GRANVILLE, 19-DB-069 (2/23/2024).
- 02/22/2024: BRUMFIELD, CHARLES EDWARD, JR., 22-DB-059 (2/22/2024).
- 02/07/2024: CELESTINE, IRVIN JOSEPH, 22-DB-011 c/w 22-DB-032 (2/7/2024).
- 01/29/2024: HJORTSBERG, ROBERT WILLIAM, 22-DB-038 (1/29/2024)
- 01/29/2024: OPPERMAN, DAVID R., 23-DB-009 (1/29/2024).
- 01/23/2024: SAUZER, GREGORY JAMES, 22-DB-058 (1/23/2024).
Hearing Committee
- 02/23/2026: ST. ANGELO, GREGORY JOSEPH 19-DB-056 02/23/26
- 02/20/2026: CASEY, TAYLOR WAYNE 25-DB-028 02/20/2026
- 01/22/2026: PERILLOUX, ELZEY 20-DB-061 (01/22/26)
- 12/29/2025: BURNS, LIONEL, 25-DB-017 (12/29/25)
- 12/22/2025: LOUVIERE, DREW, 25-DB-014 c/w 25-DB-021 (12/22/25)
- 11/19/2025: VAN HORN, MURIEL OFFAN, 23-DB-061 c/w 24-DB-020 c/w 24-DB-031 (11/19/25)
- 10/14/2025: KNOX, GEORGE R., 25-DB-019. (10/14/2025)
- 09/29/2025: HARRIS, JONATHAN CURRY, 25-DB-020 (9/29/2025).
- 09/26/2025: LEAVOY, LINDSEY J., 25-DB-007 (9/26/2025).
- 09/15/2025: McCLEARY, KEVIN DOUGLAS, 25-DB-009 (9/15/2025).
- 09/03/2025: CONSTANTINO, GLENN M., JR., 25-DB-015 (9/3/2025).
- 08/26/2025: WILLIAMS, BLAKE G., SR., 25-DB-008 (8/26/2025).
- 08/22/2025: MOSES, EDWARD JR., 25-DB-016 (8/22/2025).
- 08/14/2025: ROTHKAMM, CHESTER J., JR., 23-CD-011 (8/14/2025).
- 06/26/2025: KLEIN, BENJAMIN JOHN BARROW, 25-DB-004 (6/26/2025).
- 06/24/2025: THOMAS, STACEY L., 25-DB-003 (6/24/2025).
- 06/06/2025: THIBODEAUX, LUKE JOSEPH II, 23-DB-042 (6/6/2025).
- 05/23/2025: RANDAZZO, SALVADOR J., 24-DB-029 (5/23/2025).
- 05/13/2025: CARBINE, CHRISTOPHER H., 24-DB-012 (5/13/2025).
- 05/13/2025: GILLEY, TRISTAN PATRICK, 25-DB-002 (5/13/2025).
- 05/08/2025: GBALAZEH, DOUNNISEI KUO, 24-DB-033 (5/6/2025).
- 03/18/2025: BELFIELD, DAVID III-23-DB-059 (3/18/2025)
- 01/31/2025: GOUDEAU, CHRISTIAN -24-DB-023 (1/31/2025)
- 01/15/2025: LOUVIERE, DREW M., 24-DB-022 (1/15/2025).
- 01/15/2025: MECHE, TIMOTHY A., 23-DB-041 (1/15/2025).
Rules of Professional Conduct
- Rule 1.0
- Rule 1.1
- Rule 1.2
- Rule 1.3
- Rule 1.4
- Rule 1.5
- Rule 1.6
- Rule 1.7
- Rule 1.8
- Rule 1.9
- Rule 1.10
- Rule 1.11
- Rule 1.12
- Rule 1.13
- Rule 1.14
- Rule 1.15
- IOLTA Rules
- Rule 1.16
- Rule 1.17
- Rule 1.18
- Rule 2.1
- Rule 2.2
- Rule 2.3
- Rule 2.4
- Rule 3.1
- Rule 3.2
- Rule 3.3
- Rule 3.4
- Rule 3.5
- Rule 3.6
- Rule 3.7
- Rule 3.8
- Rule 3.9
- Rule 4.1
- Rule 4.2
- Rule 4.3
- Rule 4.4
- Rule 5.1
- Rule 5.2
- Rule 5.3
- Rule 5.4
- Rule 5.5
- Rule 5.6
- Rule 6.1
- Rule 6.2
- Rule 6.3
- Rule 6.4
- Rule 6.5
- Rule 7.1
- Rule 7.2
- Rule 7.3
- Rule 7.4
- Rule 7.5
- Rule 7.6
- Rule 7.7
- Rule 7.8
- Rule 7.9
- Rule 7.10
- Rule 8.1
- Rule 8.2
- Rule 8.3
- Rule 8.4
- Rule 8.5
Rule XIX
Rule XIX Appendices
- Appx. A (Procedural Rules for Discip. Bd.)
- Appx. B (Procedural Rules for Hearing Committees)
- Appx. C (Procedural Rules for Probation Monitors)
- Appx. D (Guidelines Depicting Conduct Which Might Warrant Permanent Disbarment, Suggested by the Committee to Study Permanent Disbarment)
- Appx. E (Trust Account Disclosure and Overdraft Notification Authorization Form)
Rule XIX Commentary
- Commentary of the Court to accompany Order dated July 19, 2001 amending Rule XIX
- Commentary of the Court to accompany Order dated May 4, 2022 amending Rule XIX Name Topic Select: Topic Classification Rule Violations (ROPC) Misconduct Sanctions Keywords Underlying Legal Matter Mitigating Factors Aggravating Factors Permanent Disbarment Guidelines ABA Standards Collections All • Hearing Committee: HC Reports HC Orders • Disciplinary Board: DB Reports DB Orders • Supreme Court: SC Opinions SC Orders Search Clear #### Results 0
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