On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of Louisiana disbarred Attorney James S. Burland, who pleaded guilty to felony possession of child pornography, Burland admitted to violating Rule 8.4(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of James S. Burland,” with case no. 2025-B-0329.
In a joint petition for consent discipline submitted with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Burland accepted responsibility for his actions.
The court accepted the petition and ordered that Burland, whose Louisiana Bar Roll number is 3688, be disbarred retroactively to January 8, 2025, the date of his interim suspension. As a result of this ruling, his name will be removed from the roll of attorneys, and his license to practice law in Louisiana will be revoked.
Additionally, the court ordered that all costs and expenses related to the proceedings be assessed against Burland, with legal interest accruing thirty days after the judgment becomes final. This decision underscores the serious nature of the charges and the court’s commitment to upholding professional standards within the legal community.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Burland was an election campaign and political law attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended the Paul M. Hebert School of Law, graduating in 1981. He acquired his law license in Louisiana in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
