Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Hinrichs

DIXON, Chief Justice.

In this disciplinary proceeding Wilmer G. Hinrichs is accused of commingling and converting to his own use client funds from the settlement of the client’s case. The evidence is clear and convincing. However, in the light of defendant’s full restitution and payment of damages, a twenty-four month suspension from the practice of law will adequately protect the public.

Hinrichs was retained by Griffin A. Revere to represent him in a worker’s compensation claim. The claim was settled in the amount of $14,185 on October 26, 1982. On October 29, 1982 the court in St. Charles…