In re Sylvester

133 So. 3d 664, 2014 WL 814526, 2014 La. LEXIS 436

Opinion

ORDER

1/fhe Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is conducting an investigation into allegations that respondent improperly handled client funds. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.

Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Danny Wayne Sylvester, Jr., Louisiana Bar Roll number 24228, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of Danny Wayne Sylvester, Jr. for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Danny Wayne Sylvester, Jr. shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.

FOR THE COURT:

/s/ Marcus R. Clark

Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana