La. R. Sup. Ct. 9

As amended through October 31, 2024

Section 9 - Grounds for Discipline

It shall be a ground for discipline for a lawyer to:

(a) violate or attempt to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, or any other rules of this jurisdiction regarding professional conduct of lawyers;

(b) engage in conduct violating applicable rules of professional conduct of another jurisdiction;

(c) willfully violate a valid order of the court or the board imposing discipline, willfully fail to appear before the board for admonition pursuant to Section 10(A)(5), or knowingly fail to respond to a lawful demand from a disciplinary authority, except that this rule does not require disclosure of information otherwise protected by applicable rules relating to confidentiality nor disclosure of information where the respondent urges a bona fide claim of privilege against testifying under the Constitution of the United States or of the State of Louisiana.

La. R. Sup. Ct. 9

Amended April 25, 2019, effective 5/15/2019.