Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Johnson

MARCUS, Justice.

The Louisiana State Bar Association, through its Committee on Professional Responsibility, instituted disciplinary proceedings against Donald R. Johnson, a member of said association. The committee had previously conducted an investigation of respondent’s alleged misconduct in accordance with article 15, section 3 of the articles of incorporation of the association. Notice of one specification of misconduct was sent to respondent by certified mail dated December 22, 1987.

A formal investigative hearing was held on January 28, 1988, as provided by article 15, section 3(b) of the…