On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana ruled on the Petition for Consent Discipline filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in relation to the charges of attorney discipline against Baton Rouge Attorney John Owen Shirley, Jr. The ruling publicly reprimanded Shirley.
The case, titled In Re: John Owen Shirley, Jr., was brought by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Case No. 2022-B-1342.
The charges cited Rules 1.1(c), 5.5(a), and 8.4(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
The Rules of Professional Conduct can be found here.
According to the filing:
“The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent engaged in the practice of law during a period of ineligibility in violation of Rules 1.1(c),5.5(a), and 8.4(a)of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline.”
The Court accepted the Petition and ordered the public reprimand of John Owen Shirley, Jr.
The disposition reads:
“IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that John Owen Shirley, Jr. Lousiana Bar Roll number 32940, be publicly reprimanded.
All costs and expenses incurred in the matters were assessed against Shirley.
Mr. John Owen Shirley, Jr. is a practicing lawyer servicing Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been licensed in Louisiana, license no. 32940. His info can be found on Avvo.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
