In Re: James S. Burland

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: JAMES S. BURLAND
No. 2025-B-00329
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N RE: James S. Burland - Applicant Other; Office of Disciplinary Counsel -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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April 29, 2025
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-0329
IN RE: JAMES S. BURLAND
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
Respondent pleaded guilty to felony possession of child pornography. Prior
to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the O ffice of Disciplinary Counsel
submitted a joint petition for consent discipline in which respondent admitted he
violated Rule 8.4(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the
petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
James S. Burland, Louisiana Bar Roll number 3688, be and he hereby is disbarred,
retroactive to January 8, 2025, the date of his interim suspension. His name shall be
stricken from the roll of attorneys and his license to practice law in the State of
Louisiana shall be revoked.
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 t his court’s
judgment until paid.