Guidance on How to Register as a Pro Bono Legal Assistance Provider Under The Louisiana Emergency Pro Bono Civil Legal Assistance Rule

Under an emergency rule issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court in 2006 and extended through 2008, out of state attorneys may become certified to provide pro bono legal assistance to Louisiana residents on matters "reasonably related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and their aftermath . . . ." Applications for this certification must be filed with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.
 Click for a copy of the application appears at the end of the supplemental rule issued on July 7, 2006.

View the original 2006 rule (which all applicants should read) and the order extending the rule

 View a copy of the Emergency/Disaster Training Manual for Volunteer Attorneys (which attorneys must certify they have read as part of the application)

 Attorneys must also certify that they have read the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct.

Attorneys must also include certificates of good standing from each jurisdiction they are admitted to practice in with the application.
 View list of where to obtain such a certificate in every state.

 Massachusetts the application for a certificate of good standing.

Completed applications should be sent to:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
4000 S. Sherwood Boulevard, Suite 607
Baton Rouge, LA  70816