In Re: Clifton M. Davis, III

Supreme Court of Louisiana
October 15, 2024
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: CLIFTON M. DAVIS, III
No. 2024-B-01088
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RE: Clifton M. Davis, III - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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October 15, 2024
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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10/15/2024 "See News Release 046 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 202
4-B-1088
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N RE: CLIFTON M. DAVIS, III
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
P
ER CURIAM
R espondent failed to timely file a lawsuit on behalf of his client, attempted to
fax-file the petition when he was ineligible to practice law, and misled his client
about the status of the matter. This misconduct occurred during the same time period
as th e misconduct for which respondent was previously suspended. Prior to the
filing of formal charges in this matter, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary
Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the
petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Clifton M. Davis, III , Louisiana Bar Roll number 2 4069, be and he hereby is
suspended from the practice of law for nine months. This suspension shall run
consecutively to the one year and one day suspension imposed by this court in In re:
Davis, 23-1222 (La. 12/19/23), 374 So. 3d 966.
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.
10/15/24