In Re: Stephen A. Jefferson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
November 18, 2020
Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: STEPHEN A. JEFFERSON
No.2020-B-01235
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RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Petition for interim suspension for
threat of harm pursuant to Rule XIX, Sec. 19.2;
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November 18, 2020
Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.
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11/18/20
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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2020
-B-1235
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N RE: STEPHEN A. JEFFERSON
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onsidering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by
the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, and the response thereto filed by respondent,
IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Stephen A. Jefferson, Louisiana Bar Roll
number 7250, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim
basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2, pending further orders of this
court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective
immediately.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel m ay
seek the appointment of a trustee(s) to protect the interests of respondent’s clients
pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.
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W ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ___________________,
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OR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA