Legal Opinion
In re Williams
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided February 2, 2007No. 2006-B-2578PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*711I ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
2Per curiam
This disciplinary matter arises from consolidated formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Bruce Williams, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
FORMAL CHARGES
01-DB-052
The Course Matter
In November 1996, Lucille Course hired respondent to handle a personal injury claim. Respondent did not file a lawsuit on her behalf until November 5, 1997, three days after prescription on the claim had run. He did not inform Ms. Course of his failure to file suit timely or advise her to seek independent counsel about…
3Cases cited11 opinions
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- In Re QuaidSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1994
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