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In re Rome9/25/2003
falls within the scope of this guideline. While employed by the State of Louisiana as an assistant district attorney, respondent received funds from members of the public in payment of traffic fines and court costs (conduct which itself violated the policies of the St. Charles Parish District Attorney's Office) and then intentionally converted these funds to his own use. In addition to constituting malfeasance in office, respondent's actions involved fraud.
We do not lightly impose the sanction of permanent disbarrment. In re: Morphis, 01-2803 (La. 12/4/02), 831 So. 2d 934. Nonetheless, we are firmly convinced that we would be remiss in our constitutional duty to regulate the practice of law if we did not impose that sanction here. This court cannot and will not tolerate such conduct by an attorney, particularly one who occupies a position of public trust. Respondent's actions convincingly demonstrate he does not possess the requisite moral fitness to practice law in this state. He must be permanently disbarred.
Accordingly, we will accept the disciplinary board's recommendation and impose permanent disbarrment.
DECREE
Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the hearing committee and disciplinary board, and considering the record, it is ordered that the name of Gerald Anthony Rome, Louisiana Bar Roll number 20601, be stricken from the roll of attorneys and that his license to practice law in the State of Louisiana be revoked. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 24(A), it is further ordered that respondent be permanently prohibited from being readmitted to the practice of law in this state. All costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.
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