
    In re John G. BAUM.
    No. 2000-B-3226.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Jan. 5, 2001.
   In re Baum, John G.; Disciplinary Counsel; — Plaintiff(s); Joint Motion for Interim Suspension Disciplinary Counsel, Nos. 99-DB-072, 00-DB-071.

ORDER

Considering the Joint Petition for Interim Suspension filed by respondent, John G. Baum, and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel,

IT IS ORDERED that John G. Baum be and he hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.3, pending further orders of this court. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective immediately-

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that necessary disciplinary proceedings be instituted in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, §§ 11 and 19.

/s/Rai T. Daigle

Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana

KNOLL, J., recused.  