In Re: James A. Dukes

Supreme Court of Louisiana
July 02, 2020
Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: JAMES A. DUKES
No.2020-OB-00597
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N RE: James Austin Dukes - Applicant Other; Petition for permanent resignation
from the practice of law in lieu of discipline;
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July 02, 2020
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline
granted. See order.
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BJJ
JLW
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07/02/2020 "See News Release 023 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

07/02/20
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2020-OB-0597
IN RE: JAMES A. DUKES
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ORDER
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Respondent was convicted in Tangipahoa Parish of theft of $25,000 or more, theft
of the assets of an aged or disabled person over $1,500, and exploitation of the infirmed.
Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) has concurred in respondent’s petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law
filed by James A. Dukes, Louisiana Bar Roll number 5158, and the concurrence thereto
filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of James A. Dukes for permanent resignation in
lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1
and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that James A. Dukes shall be permanently prohibited
from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the
practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice
of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be
permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
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W ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ________________________,
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FOR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA