Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
Administration of JusticeLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees
The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board operates within the Administration of Justice sector, with a mission to investigate allegations of attorney misconduct and provide recommendations for discipline to the Louisiana Supreme Court. Based in Metairie, Louisiana, the organization administers a structure that includes a statewide board, hearing committees, disciplinary counsel, and administrative staff to manage proceedings. Established in 1990 by the Louisiana Supreme Court, it was the first attorney disciplinary system in the nation to adopt the American Bar Association’s Model Rules for Disciplinary Enforcement, notably incorporating non-lawyers into the disciplinary process. The Board serves the profession and public by applying established rules to address misconduct and by ensuring due process through its disciplinary framework. While the entity is a regulatory body rather than a private enterprise, its scope encompasses oversight across the state through its appointed personnel and committees.