Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Bearden

McCALEB, Chief Justice.

Louisiana State Bar Association (hereafter called the Association), through its Committee on Professional Ethics and Grievances (hereafter referred to as the Committee), instituted this action for disbarment against Michael M. Bearden. Thereafter, on May 4, 1971, we issued an order on Bearden to show cause why his name should not be stricken from the roll of attorneys and why his license to practice law in the State of Louisiana should not be cancelled.

The proceeding was brought pursuant to Section 12 of Article XIII of the Articles of Incorporation of the Association,…