In Re: James A. Hatch

Supreme Court of Louisiana
June 08, 2021
Second Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: JAMES A. HATCH
No.2021-B-00581
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N RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; James A. Hatch – Applicant Other;
Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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June 08, 2021
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2021-B-0581
IN RE: JAMES A. HATCH
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation
into allegations that respondent filed a petition for damages while he was ineligible
to practice law . Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC
submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
James A. Hatch, Louisiana Bar Roll number 26045, be publicly reprimanded.
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.
06/08/21