2025-B-00977 Precedential Processed

In Re: Jade R. Blasingame

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed September 10, 2025

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Supreme Court of Louisiana
September 10, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: JADE R. BLASINGAME
No. 2025-B-00977
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent
Discipline;
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September 10, 2025
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-0977
IN RE: JADE R. BLASINGAME
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
PER CURIAM
Respondent converted a substantial amount of client and third -party funds,
pleaded guilty to theft and issuing worthless checks, and entered into a prohibited
business transaction with a client. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent
and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent
discipline, in which respondent acknowledges that h er conduct constitutes a
violation of Rules 1.8(a), 1.15(a), 1.15(d), 1.15(f), 8.4(b), and 8.4(c) of the Rules of
Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Jade R. Blasingame , Louisiana Bar Roll number 30822, be and she hereby is
disbarred, retroactive to January 21, 2016, the date of her interim suspension. Her
name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys and h er 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 this court’s
judgment until paid.