On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of Louisiana issued an 18-month deferred suspension for attorney Samuel Charles Ward, Jr., following a joint petition for consent discipline.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Samuel Charles Ward, Jr.,” with case no. 2025-B-00721.
The decision stemmed from an investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel into allegations that Ward practiced law while ineligible and illegally purchased controlled substances.
The court accepted the joint petition submitted by Ward and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which outlined the terms of his discipline. The 18-month suspension was deferred entirely, contingent upon Ward’s compliance with a probation period aligned with his monitoring agreement through the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. The conditions of his probation were specified in the petition, and any violation of his recovery agreement or probation terms could result in the suspension becoming active or additional disciplinary measures being imposed.
Ward, identified by Louisiana Bar Roll number 29508, was also ordered to cover all costs and expenses related to the disciplinary proceedings, as outlined in Supreme Court Rule XIX, Section 10.1. Legal interest on these costs will accrue starting 30 days after the court’s judgment becomes final.
One Justice dissented from the majority opinion, arguing that Ward should be required to sign a five-year monitoring agreement.
According to Martindale.com, Mr. Ward attended the Southern University Law Center, graduating in 2004. He acquired his law license in Louisiana in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
