IN RE ELLIS, 03-1478 (La. 6/27/03)

Permanent resignation accepted. See order.

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Considering the Petition for Voluntary Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Douglas C. Ellis, and the concurrence thereto filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of Douglas C. Ellis, Louisiana Bar Roll number 5329, for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Douglas C. Ellis shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.

FOR THE COURT:

/s/ Chet D. Traylor JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA