On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Louisiana accepted the petition of Attorney Laura T. Marler, Louisiana Bar Roll number 23327, for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of disciplinary action. This decision comes while Marler is under investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) following her arrest on drug possession charges. She was also under interim suspension, which began on October 5, 2023.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Laura T. Marler,” with case no. 2025-OB-0751.
The decision comes while Marler is under investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) following her arrest on drug possession charges. She was also under interim suspension.
Marler’s petition for permanent resignation was filed according to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1, and the ODC has concurred with her request.
The Supreme Court, after reviewing the pleadings, decided to grant the petition.
The court’s decree stipulates that Laura T. Marler is permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction where she is admitted. She is also permanently barred from seeking readmission to the practice of law in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction where she is admitted, as well as from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Marler was an insurance attorney in Opelousas, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University. She acquired her law license in Louisiana in 1994.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
