Louisiana State Bar Ass'n v. Williams

MARCUS, Justice.

The Louisiana State Bar Association, through its Committee on Professional Responsibility, instituted disciplinary proceedings against Larry Preston Williams.1 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 five specifications of misconduct was sent to respondent by certified and regular mail dated June 8, 1987.2

A formal investigative hearing was held on July 20, 1987. Respondent failed to *286appear and was not represented by counsel,…