In Re: Edward Alexander Laird

Supreme Court of Louisiana
December 10
, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: EDWARD ALEXANDER LAIRD
No. 2025-B-01532
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IN RE
: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Petition for interim suspension for
threat of harm pursuant to Rule XIX, Sec. 19.2;
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December 10, 2025
Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.
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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-B-1532
IN RE: EDWARD ALEXANDER LAIRD
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ORDER
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Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by
the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,
IT IS ORDERED that res pondent, Edward Alexander Laird, Louisiana Bar
Roll number 39092, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an
interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19. 2, pending further orders
of this court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective
immediately.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may
seek the appointment of a trustee to protect the interests of respondent’s clients
pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ____________________,
2025.
FOR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA