2025-B-00597 Precedential Processed

In Re: Zachary Ryan Christiansen

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed June 17, 2025

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Supreme Court of Louisiana
June 17, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: ZACHARY RYAN CHRISTIANSEN
No. 2025-B-00597
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RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Zachary Ryan
Christiansen – Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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June 17, 2025
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-0597
IN RE: ZACHARY RYAN CHRISTIANSEN
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation
into allegations that respondent committed theft of law firm funds, failed to
diligently represent several clients, and made material misrepresentations to the
clients regarding the status of their legal matters . 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
Zachary Ryan Christiansen, Louisiana Bar Roll number 34486, be and he hereby is
disbarred. 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 respondent shall repay all misappropriated
funds prior to and as a condition of any future application for readmission.
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 co urt’s
judgment until paid.