In Re: Vernon Wesley Thomas

Supreme Court of Louisiana
April 12, 2023
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: VERNON WESLEY THOMAS
No. 2023-B-00038
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Vernon Wesley Thomas -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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April 12, 2023
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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04/12/2023 "See News Release 018 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
23-B-0038
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N RE: VERNON WESLEY THOMAS
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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 mishandled his client trust account. 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
Vernon Wesley Thomas, Louisiana Bar Roll number 32727 , be publicly
reprimanded. It is further ordered that respondent attend the Louisiana State Bar
Association’s Trust Accounting School.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all cos ts 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.
04/12/23