Legal Opinion
In re Armato
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided June 1, 2007No. 2007-B-0500PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
_JjThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Mark J. Armato, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
UNDERLYING FACTS
The Griffin Matter
In August 1996, Allen Griffin retained respondent to represent him in a criminal matter in which he was charged with DWI and related traffic offenses. Mr. Griffin paid respondent $2,500. In October 1996, Mr. Griffin appeared in court for trial; however, respondent could not appear because of a schedule conflict. Respondent informed Mr. Griffin that he would request a…
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