In Re: John David Allen

Supreme Court of Louisiana
January 26, 2022
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: JOHN DAVID ALLEN
No. 2021-OB-01783
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) - Applicant Other; John David Allen
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pplicant Other; Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu
of discipline;
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January 26, 2022
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline
granted. See order.
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01/26/2022 "See News Release 004 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2021-OB-1783
IN RE: JOHN DAVID ALLEN
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ORDER
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The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) filed formal charges against
respondent, alleging that he violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(a)(b)(f)(3)(5), 1.16(d), 3.2, 8.1(b),
8.1(c), 8.4(a), and 8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct . In addition, the ODC is
conducting a n investigation into eight additional complaints against respondent which
allege similar misconduct. 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 John David Allen, Louisiana Bar Roll number 27928, and the concurrence thereto
filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of John David Allen 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 John David Allen 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 ___________________, 2022.
FOR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
01/26/22