In re Burton, 274 So. 3d 1246 (2019)

June 17, 2019 · Louisiana Supreme Court · NO. 2019-B-0893
274 So. 3d 1246

IN RE: Lynden James BURTON

NO. 2019-B-0893

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

June 17, 2019

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING

PER CURIAM

*1247Respondent pleaded guilty to failure to file a tax return and, in connection with his guilty plea, admitted that he engaged in acts which constitute the felony crimes of tax evasion and filing false tax returns. Following the filing of formal charges, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,

IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Lynden James Burton, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24988, be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years, retroactive to September 22, 2017, the date of his interim suspension.

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.