Opinion ID: 1153611
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Count II The Greer Matter

Text: Judge Dexter Ryland was the presiding judge in a domestic matter in which respondent represented the plaintiff. Ginger Annette Greer v. William Brand Greer, No. 209,858 on the docket of the 9th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Rapides. In December 2004, Judge Ryland conducted an informal pre-hearing conference with counsel for both parties present, as well as his secretary, law clerk, court reporter, and bailiff. During the conference, defense counsel informed Judge Ryland that he intended to file a motion to recuse him. Judge Ryland reviewed the motion and advised both counsel that he would sign it voluntarily. Respondent became angry with the judge for agreeing to recuse himself and told Judge Ryland that he (the judge) had little balls and when you get f  ing big balls you let me know. After Judge Ryland admonished respondent that that was enough, respondent replied, I'll f  ing decide when it's enough, and left the conference room. [6] The ODC alleges that respondent's conduct in Count II constitutes a violation of Rules 8.2(a) and 8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.