2022-B-01469 Precedential Processed

In Re: Monique Nicole Green

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed November 16, 2022

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Supreme Court of Louisiana
November 16, 2022
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: MONIQUE NICOLE GREEN
No. 2022-B-01469
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RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) - Applicant Other; Monique Nicole
Green - Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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November 16, 2022
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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11/16/2022 "See News Release 050 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
22-B-1469
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N RE: MONIQUE NICOLE GREEN
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
P
ER CURIAM
T he Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commence d an investigation
into allegations that respondent mishandled her client trust account. Respondent and
the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline in wh ich respondent
admitted that her conduct violated Rules 1.15(a), 1.15(b), and 8.4(a) of the Rules of
Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Monique Nicole Green, Louisiana Bar Roll number 34180 , be suspended from the
practice of law for a period of six months. This suspension shall be deferred in its
entirety, subject to a one -year period of probation governed by the conditions set
forth in the petition for consent discipline. The probationary period shall commence
from the date respondent and the ODC execute a formal probation plan. Any failure
of respondent to comply with the conditions of probation, or any misconduct during
the probationary period, may be grounds for making the deferred suspension
executory, or imposing additional 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.
11/16/22