In Re: George R. Knox

Supreme Court of Louisiana
February 06, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: GEORGE R. KNOX
No. 2023-B-01674
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N RE: George R. Knox - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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February 06, 2024
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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02/06/2024 "See News Release 007 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 202
3-B-1674
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N RE: GEORGE R. KNOX
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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 that respondent engaged in professional misconduct, including the
practice of law while ineligible to do so. Respondent then failed to cooperate with
the ODC in its investigations. Following 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
George R. Knox, Louisiana Bar Roll number 20594, be suspended from the practice
of law for one year and one day, retroactive to December 21, 2023 , the date of his
interim suspension.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that prior to seeking reinstatement, respondent
shall comply with the conditions set forth in the petition for consent discipline.
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.
02/06/24