In Re: Gregory Scott Johnson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
December 08, 2020
Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: GREGORY SCOTT JOHNSON
No.2020-OB-01256
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IN R
E: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Gregory Scott Johnson - Applicant
Other; Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of
discipline;
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December 08, 2020
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline
granted. See order.
WJC
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12/08/2020 “See News Release 047 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents.”

12/08/20
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2020-OB-1256
IN RE: GREGORY SCOTT JOHNSON
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ORDER
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The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is conducting an investigation into
allegations that respondent engaged in serious attorney misconduct, including failure to
communicate with his clients, neglect of legal matters, and conversion of client and/or
third-party funds. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law
in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law
filed by Gregory Scott Johnson, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24811, and the concurrence
thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Gregory Scott Johnson 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 Gregory Scott Johnson 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.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ____________________,
2020.
FOR THE COURT:

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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA