Case Name: In re Appeal of Decision of the DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 13-PDB-136
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 2014-09-19
Citations: 156 So. 3d 1142
Docket Number: No. 2014-OB-1057
Parties: In re Appeal of Decision of the DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 13-PDB-136.
Judges: 
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Third Series
Volume: 156
Pages: 1142–1143

Head Matter:
In re Appeal of Decision of the DISCIPLINARY BOARD NO. 13-PDB-136.
No. 2014-OB-1057.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Sept. 19, 2014.

Opinion:
ORDER
On the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously, or unreasonably in dismissing the complaint. 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 respondent's obligations under Rules 1.5(a) and 1.15(d) 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). In its investigation, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel should review the printout of complainant's commissary account, as well as any other relevant evidence, before making a determination on the merits of the complaint.
FOR THE COURT:
/s/
Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana