In Re Bairnsfather

18 So. 3d 55, 2009 La. LEXIS 2655, 2009 WL 3049015

Opinion

ORDER

Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,

IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Paul W. Bairnsfather, Louisiana Bar Roll number 20092, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2, pending further orders of this court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective immediately.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may seek the appointment of a trustee(s) to protect the interests of respondent’s clients pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.

/s/ Benjamin Jones

Justice Pro Tempore, Supreme Court of Louisiana