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08/31/2011 "See News Release 054 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA NO. 11-OB-1698 IN RE: CLAYTON PAUL SCHNYDER, JR. ON APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT PER CURIAM*
This proceeding arises out of an application for reinstatement filed by petitioner, Clayton Paul Schnyder, Jr., an attorney who is currently suspended from the practice of law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY In In re: Schnyder, 05-1463 (La. 1/13/06), 918 So. 2d 455, we suspended petitioner from the practice of law for one year and one day for his misconduct in handling the legal matters of two clients. In both instances, petitioner failed to communicate with his clients and neglected their cases. Additionally, petitioner settled a lawsuit without the knowledge or consent of his client, and failed to cooperate with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") in its investigation. In determining that a one year and one day suspension was the appropriate sanction for this misconduct, we observed that petitioner's "conduct was largely negligent and occurred during a time when he was relatively inexperienced in the practice of law." After serving his suspension, petitioner filed an application for reinstatement with the disciplinary board, alleging he has complied with the reinstatement criteria set forth in Supreme Court Rule XIX,

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