In Re: Sylvester K. Johnson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
June 20, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: SYLVESTER K. JOHNSON
No. 2024-B-00744
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RE: Sylvester K. Johnson - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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June 20, 2024
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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06/20/2024 "See News Release 030 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 202
4-B-0744
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N RE: SYLVESTER K. JOHNSON
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
P
ER CURIAM
Th e Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation
into allegations that respondent engaged in the practice of law during a period of
ineligibility in violation of Rules 1.1(b) and 5.5(a) of the Rules of Professional
Conduct. 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
Sylvester K. Johnson, Louisiana Bar Roll number 31383, be publicly reprimanded.
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.
06/20/24