In Re: Michael B. DePetrillo

Supreme Court of Louisiana
February 26, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: Michael B. DePetrillo
No. 2025-B-00231
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IN RE: Of
fice of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Petition for interim
suspension for threat of harm pursuant to Rule XIX, Sec. 19.2;
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February 26, 2025
Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-0231
IN RE: MICHAEL B. DePETRILLO
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ORDER
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Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by
the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,
IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Michael B. DePetrillo, Louisiana Bar Roll
number 31130, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim
basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2, pending further orders of this
court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective
immediately.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may
seek the appointment of a trustee(s) to protect the interests of respondent’s clients
pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ___________________,
2025.
FOR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIAN A