In Re: John William Norwood, IV

Supreme Court of Louisiana
December 19, 2023
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: JOHN WILLIAM NORWOOD, IV
No. 2023-B-01378
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N RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; John William Norwood, IV -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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December 19, 2023
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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12/19/2023 "See News Release 055 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
23-B-1378
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N RE: JOHN WILLIAM NORWOOD, IV
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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ER CURIAM
Th e Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation
into allegations of misconduct against respondent. During the investigation,
respondent made false statements of material fact to the ODC and provided the ODC
with falsified documentary evidence. 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
John William Norwood, IV, Louisiana Bar Roll number 29368, be suspended from
the practice of law for a period of six months. Following the suspension, respondent
shall complete 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 active period of suspension or the probationary period, may be grounds for
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.
12/19/23