Louisiana Committee Recommends Readmission for Disbarred Attorney Blake G. Williams, Sr.

On Monday, August 25, 2025, Hearing Committee #45 of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommended that attorney Blake G. Williams, Sr., be readmitted to the practice of law in the state following his disbarment.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Blake G. Williams, Sr.,” with case number 25-DB-008.

Williams’ disbarment occurred on July 2, 1998, by order of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The court later extended the minimum period for which Williams could seek readmission by five years on October 1, 1999.

Williams filed his petition and application for readmission on February 18, 2025, prompting a response from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) on April 14, 2025. A hearing on the matter was held on June 10, 2025, where Williams appeared pro se, and Deputy Disciplinary Counsel Susan C. Kalmbach represented the ODC. The ODC took no position regarding the petition, as required by Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XIX, §24(F).

During the hearing, the committee admitted the Stipulations of Fact offered by the ODC, and Williams provided sworn testimony. Evidence presented indicated that Williams has resided in Bessemer, Alabama, since Hurricane Katrina and is a licensed insurance agent. He testified that he has fully complied with all prior disciplinary orders, including making full restitution to former clients Rondricka Hunter and Brenda Williams. Williams also stated that he has not been arrested since his disbarment, has been married for 46 years, has three children and three grandchildren, and volunteers at Faith Chapel Christian Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

The committee found that Williams met the substantive criteria for reinstatement as outlined in Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XIX, Section 24(E). These criteria include compliance with prior disciplinary orders, not engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, recognizing the wrongfulness of past conduct, and possessing the requisite honesty and integrity to practice law. The committee also noted that Williams has kept informed about recent developments in the law, has paid his bar dues, filing fees, and disciplinary costs.

In its recommendation, the Committee suggested that Williams should continue to meet Louisiana’s continuing legal education requirements even after he turns 65 until he retires or relinquishes his Louisiana law license. The Committee also recommended that Williams be assessed with the costs and expenses of the proceeding.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.