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In re Broome2/26/2002
anction of disbarrment is not warranted. Rather, we conclude that respondent's knowing solicitation of clients who were already being represented by the Department of Justice exposed these persons to potential harm, as their recovery in Foti II could have been delayed or reduced by respondent's actions. Respondent's actions further caused injury and potential injury to the legal profession as a whole by reducing the public's confidence in attorneys. Accordingly, we conclude the baseline sanction for respondent's misconduct is a suspension.
As aggravating factors, we find respondent had a dishonest or selfish motive, engaged in a pattern of misconduct, committed multiple offenses, has substantial experience in the practice of law, and has a significant prior disciplinary record, including a ninety-day suspension from the practice of law imposed by this court for failing to properly supervise his office staff. The sole mitigating factor present is the imposition of a sanction by the federal court for the same conduct at issue here.
Considering these factors, we conclude the appropriate sanction for respondent's misconduct is a suspension from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day. Such a suspension, which will necessitate an application for readmission, will hopefully impress upon respondent the seriousness of his actions, and deter him from engaging in similar misconduct in the future.
DECREE
Upon review of the findings and recommendation of the hearing committee and disciplinary board, and considering the record, briefs, and oral argument, it is ordered that Larry E. Broome be suspended from the practice of law in Louisiana for a period of one year and one day. All costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, ยง 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of the finality of this court's judgment until paid.
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