In Re: Niles Bennett Haymer

Supreme Court of Louisiana
July 03, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: NILES BENNETT HAYMER
No. 2025-B-00818
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RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Niles Bennett Haymer -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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July 03, 2025
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2025-B-0818

IN RE: NILES BENNETT HAYMER

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING

PER CURIAM

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into
allegations that respondent neglected multiple legal matters resulting in abandonment of
one matter, failed to communicate with clients, failed to safe guard client and third -party
property, failed to timely remit funds to clients and third parties, failed to cooperate with
the ODC, engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation,
and engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Prior to adjudication of the formal charges, r espondent and the ODC submitted a
joint petition for consent discipline . The parties stipulate that respondent’s conduct
violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(f)(5), 1.15(a)(d), 8.1(d), and 8.4(c)(d) of the Rules of
Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Niles
Bennett Haymer, Louisiana Bar Roll number 28601, be suspended from the practice of law
for a period of three years.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within thirty days of the date of this order,
respondent shall provide proof to the ODC showing that he has made appropriate restitution
to all clients and third parties.
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.