In Re: Paul John Barker

Supreme Court of Louisiana
November 08, 2022
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: PAUL JOHN BARKER
No. 2022-B-01438
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N RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Paul J. Barker - Applicant Other;
Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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November 08, 2022
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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11/08/2022 "See News Release 048 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
22-B-1438
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N RE: PAUL JOHN BARKER
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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ER CURIAM
T
he Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commence d an investigation
into allegations that respondent failed to disburse settlement funds owed to a third
party, and instead gave those funds to his client. Respondent and the ODC submitted
a joint petition for consent discipline in which respondent admitted that his conduct
violated Rules 1.15 and 8.4(a) o f the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having
reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
the period of probation imposed upon Paul John Barker, Louisiana Bar Roll number
34432, in In re: Barker, 21-0187 (La. 4/20/21), 313 So. 3d 1231, shall be extended
for one year, subject to the conditions set forth in the Petition for Consent Discipline.
Any failure of respondent to comply with the conditions of probation, or any
misconduct during the probationary period, may be grounds for the revocation of
probation and imposition of the previously-deferred suspension or other discipline,
as appropriate.
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.
11/08/22