Louisiana State Bar Association v. Van Buskirk

SANDERS, Justice.

The Louisiana State Bar Association instituted this disbarment proceeding against Richard G. Van Buslcirk, an attorney practicing in this state. The petition sets forth seven charges of professional misconduct.

The Commissioner appointed by this Court found the evidence substantiated these charges and recommended disbarment of the respondent attorney. The respondent has taken no exception to the Commissioner’s findings, but does urge leniency.

Two instances of misusing client-funds represent the major derelictions in respondent’s professional conduct.

On or about November 16,…