2024-B-00105 Precedential Processed

In Re: Adam John Verret

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed March 5, 2024

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Supreme Court of Louisiana
March 05, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: ADAM JOHN VERRET
No. 2024-B-00105
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N RE: Adam John Yett Verret - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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March 05, 2024
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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03/05/2024 "See News Release 010 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
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N RE: ADAM JOHN VERRET
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
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ER CURIAM
Th e Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commence d an investigation
into allegations that respondent engaged in consensual sexual relationships with two
clients. 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
Adam John Verret, Louisiana Bar Roll number 38432, be suspended from the
practice of law for a period of six months , with three months deferred. Following
the active portion of the suspension, respondent shall be placed on probation for one
year, subject to 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 portion of the 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.
03/05/24