On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court of Louisiana suspended attorney Glenn E. Diaz for bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and eight counts of bank fraud.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Glenn E. Diaz,” with case no. 2023-B-0618.

In a report by the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, it was stated that the respondent was convicted by the jury of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and eight counts of bank fraud. The jury was hung on 21 counts of bank fraud against the respondent, for which the court declared a mistrial.

The report states:

“In response to the Bank’s requirement, DIAZ had JENEVEIN and GRELLE provide fake invoices for warehouse improvements that were purportedly performed by GRELLE’s company, Grelle Underground Services LLC. Bank officers then approved the overdrafts based on these invoices. However, after DIAZ wrote the check to GRELLE’s company in payment of the fake invoice, GRELLE would then write a check back to DIAZ. DIAZ would then deposit this check into his personal account at JPMorgan Chase bank, to hide it from First NBC. DIAZ then used the money for personal expenditures unrelated to the warehouse including, vintage automobiles, plastic surgery, precious metals, and online shopping. In total, DIAZ, JENEVEIN, and GRELLE executed 17 round-trip transactions through GRELLE’s accounts. DIAZ and JENEVEIN also created other fake invoices and credit card itemizations claiming false business expenses as well as fabricating business names to make DIAZ’s personal expenses appear to be legitimate Florida construction expenses. The fake documents also included invoices from non-existent companies and fake invoices from real companies.”

Considering the aforementioned factors, the court has determined to impose a suspension on the respondent, effectively prohibiting him from continuing his legal practice.

The Order states:

“Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, IT IS ORDERED that Glenn E. Diaz, Louisiana Bar Roll number 4925, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, 19, pending further orders of this court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, 26(E), this order is effective immediately. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that necessary disciplinary proceedings be instituted in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, I I and 19.”

Mr. Diaz attended Loyola University, graduating in 1975. He practices in Chalmette, Louisiana. He is licensed in Louisiana. His info can be found on martindale.com.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.