In re Cortigene

hi agree with the majority that clear and convincing evidence clearly shows Mr. Schwartz not only knowingly engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Louisiana, but also acted with deceit. In my view, this intentional and indefensible conduct merits the harshest of sanctions, thus I disagree with the sanction imposed by the majority.

As the majority astutely noted, we have consistently found the unauthorized practice of law very serious, felonious misconduct and even grounds for permanent disbarment. In re: Lindsay, 07-1813 (La.3/7/08), 976 So.2d 1261; In re: Patrick, 07-1222…