In re Ella Cortland Goodyear, 262 So. 3d 273 (2019)

Jan. 28, 2019 · Louisiana Supreme Court · NO. 2018-B-2032
262 So. 3d 273

IN RE: ELLA CORTLAND GOODYEAR

NO. 2018-B-2032

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 28, 2019

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM

Respondent was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Following the filing of formal charges, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline, in which the parties stipulated that respondent has violated Rules 8.4(a) and 8.4(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,

IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Ella Cortland Goodyear, Louisiana Bar Roll number 23099, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.