In Re: Dante J. Butler
In Re: Dante J. Butler, No. 2021-B-01129 (La. Oct. 1, 2021).
Opinion text
Supreme Court of Louisiana
October 01, 2021
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: Dante J. Butler
No. 2021-B-01129
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N RE: Dante J. Butler - Applicant Other; Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other;
Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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October 01, 2021
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
WJC
JLW
JDH
SJC
JTG
JBM
PDG
10/01/2021 "See News Release 039 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."
10/01/21
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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
21-B-1129
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N RE: DANTE JEROME BUTLER
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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ER CURIAM
R espondent engaged in the unauthorized practice of law during a period of
suspension. Following the filing of formal charges, respondent and the 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
Dante Jerome Butler , Louisiana Bar Roll number 33753 , be and he hereby is
disbarred, which discipline commences from the effective date of this order . His
name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys and his license to practice law in
the State of Louisiana shall be revoked.
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.