In Re: Benji J. Istre

Supreme Court of Louisiana
January 10, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: BENJI J. ISTRE
No. 2023-OB-01432
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N RE: Benji Jude Istre - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu
of discipline;
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January 10, 2024
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline
granted. See order.
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SJC
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01/10/2024 "See News Release 001 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO.
2023-OB-1432
IN RE:
BENJI J. ISTRE
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ORDER
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The Office of
Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) has filed formal charges against
respondent alleging that he committed serious attorney misconduct, including neglecting
client matters, failing to communicate with clients, and failing to cooperate in a disciplinary
investigation. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in
lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law
filed by Benji J. Istre, Louisiana Bar Roll number 27511, and the concurrence thereto filed
by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Benji J. Istre for permanent resignation in lieu
of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and
Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Benji J. Istre shall be permanently prohibited
from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the
practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice
of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be
permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
NEW ORL
EANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of _________________________,
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FOR THE
COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
01/10/24