
    In re Lester J. WALDMANN.
    No. 2006-OB-2022.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Sept. 19, 2006.
   ORDER

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) has filed nine counts of formal charges against respondent; has requested and received permission to file formal charges against respondent in ten additional matters; and is conducting an investigation into two new complaints which have been filed against respondent. These matters involve allegations of serious professional misconduct by respondent, including a long-term pattern and practice of runner-based solicitation. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.

Having considered the Petition for Voluntary Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Lester J. Wald-mann, Louisiana Bar Roll number 13161, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,

IT IS ORDERED that the request of Lester J. Waldmann for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, as amended March 24, 2004.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Lester J. Waldmann 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.

/s/ John L. Weimer Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana  