In Re Deslatte

18 So. 3d 56, 2009 La. LEXIS 2660, 2009 WL 3152558

Opinion

ORDER

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

IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Claire Russell Deslatte, Louisiana Bar Roll number 30830, be and she 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 pursu ant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.

/s/ Bernette J. Johnson

Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana