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FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE # 12 FROM: CLERK OF SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

The Opinions handed down on the 10th day of March, 2006 are as follows:

PER CURIAM : 2005-B -1736 IN RE: JOEL G. PORTER (Disciplinary Proceedings) Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the hearing committee and disciplinary board, and considering the record, briefs, and oral argument, it is ordered that Joel Gerard Porter, Louisiana Bar Roll number 21825, be suspended from the practice of law for one year. All costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, Section 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.

03/10/2006

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA NO. 05-B-1736 IN RE: JOEL G. PORTER

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM
This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") against respondent, Joel G. Porter, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS Count I

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