The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent obtained and confirmed a default judgment even though he was aware of the defendant’s representation by an attorney in identical litigation pending in a different venue. Prior to the institution of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Thomas M. Discon, Louisiana Bar Roll number 14219, be publicly reprimanded.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 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.
Chief Justice Kimball not participating in the opinion.