On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of Louisiana suspended attorney F. Victor Hastings from practicing law for one year and one day following a joint petition for consent discipline. The court found that Hastings had violated several rules of professional conduct.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of F. Victor Hastings,” with case no. 2024-B-1133.
The charges cited Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4(a), 3.2, 5.5(a)(e)(3), and 8.4(a)(c)(d).
The suspension includes a six-month deferred period, during which any further misconduct could result in the deferred portion being enforced or additional disciplinary action.
The court also ordered that Hastings bear all associated costs and expenses, with legal interest accruing from thirty days after the judgment becomes final.
Justice Jay Crichton dissented, arguing that the agreed-upon sanction was too lenient given the circumstances of the case.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Hastings is a bankruptcy & debt attorney in Kenner, Louisiana. He attended the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He acquired his law license in Louisiana in 1988.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
