In re Demoruelle

Summary

The Louisiana Supreme Court granted John E. Demoruelle’s application for reinstatement to the practice of law after a two-year suspension. Reinstatement was conditioned on limits to his practice and supervision of his trust-account, accounting, and office-management procedures; noncompliance could result in interim suspension.

Holdings

1. Demoruelle demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that he complied with the reinstatement criteria and possessed the requisite competence, honesty, and integrity to return to the practice of law.
2. The court may reinstate a suspended attorney subject to conditions reasonably necessary to protect the public, including limits on the attorney's practice and supervision of law-practice compliance.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Demoruelle established by clear and convincing evidence that he complied with the criteria for reinstatement to the practice of law.
2. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on restrictions and supervision to protect the public.

Disposition

other