In Re: William Christopher Beary

Supreme Court of Louisiana
May 14, 2020
Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER BEARY
No.2020-B-00451
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N RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; William Christopher Beary -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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May 14, 2020
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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05/14/2020 "See News Release 017 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

05/14/20
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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2020
-B-0451
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N RE: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER BEARY
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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ER CURIAM
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espondent was arrested on drug possession charges in Louisiana and Ohio.
Following the filing of formal charges, respondent and t he Office o f Disciplinary
Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the
petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
William Christopher Beary, Louisiana Bar Roll number 22253, be and he hereby is
suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day, retroactive
to February 25, 2019, the date of his interim suspension. Before being reinstated to
the practice of law, respondent shall be required to show compliance with the
reinstatement criteria set forth in Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 24(E) by successfully
completing a treatment program approved by the Judges and Lawyers Assistance
Program (“JLAP”) and thereafter participating in JLAP monitoring.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are
assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1,
with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s
judgment until paid.