In Re: Russell S. Stegeman

Supreme Court of Louisiana
April 29, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: RUSSELL S. STEGEMAN
No. 2025-B-00312
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Russell Scott Stegeman -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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April 29, 2025
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
Crain, J., dissents and would reject the petition for consent discipline.
McCallum, J., dissents and would reject the petition for consent discipline.
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JLW
JDH
JMG
CRC
04/29/2025 "See News Release 020 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-0312
IN RE: RUSSELL S. STEGEMAN
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commence d an investigation into
allegations that respondent neglected legal matters, improperly terminated two
representations, knowingly disobeyed obligations under the rules of a tribunal, and engaged
in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Respondent and the ODC then
submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Russell S. Stegeman, Louisiana Bar Roll number 8224, be suspended from the practice of
law for a period of six months. This suspension shall be deferred in its entirety, subject to
respondent’s successful completion of a one-year period of probation governed by 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 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.