Remanded for further investigation. See order.
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JDH
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Supreme Court of Louisiana November 22, 2022
11/22/2022
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2022-OB-1328
IN RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 22-PDB-034
ORDER
On the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously, or unreasonably in approving the dismissal of the complaint against respondent. Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(C). However, given the allegations made by the complainant, we believe the disciplinary board erred in not directing that the matter be investigated further pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(A), particularly as relates to respondents obligations under Rules 1.3, 1.4, and 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Accordingly, this matter is remanded to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to conduct further investigation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 11(B). NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ___________________, 2022.
FOR THE COURT:
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
Weimer, C.J., dissents and would deny the appeal.
Crichton, J., dissents and would deny the appeal.