Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board

The Louisiana Supreme Court has been instrumental in addressing public concerns about attorney misconduct. The Court established the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board in 1990, becoming the nation's first attorney disciplinary system to adopt the American Bar Association's Model Rules for Disciplinary Enforcement. The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board was a significant innovation because it incorporated non-lawyers into the disciplinary process, which is a key component of the Model Rules. The Court appointed members of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. The Board is composed of lawyers and non-lawyers appointed by the Court. Board members volunteer their time in service of the mission of the Board. The agency's primary purpose is to protect the public through a lawyer discipline and disability system. The agency investigates complaints of ethical misconduct by lawyers and makes recommendations to the Louisiana Supreme Court when discipline is necessary. The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board consists of a statewide board, hearing committees, disciplinary counsel, and administrative staff, all of which are appointed by the board and disciplinary counsel, respectively.