LSBA Membership Status Descriptions

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Eligible
Licensed to practice law in Louisiana and a member in good standing. All requirements including filing Attorney Registration Statement, payment of LSBA dues and LADB assessment, compliance with mandatory continuing legal education requirements and filing Trust Account Disclosure Statement have been met.

Emeritus
Enables lawyers who do only pro bono work or uncompensated work for family members (both subject to certain guidelines and restrictions) and who meet age and practice criteria, to elect Emeritus Status. Prior to dues and assessment payment, review for possible election.
View Guidelines and Restrictions and the Notice of Application


Deceased
Deceased

Inactive
Chosen voluntarily with written request and cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible
Failed to pay annual membership dues and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible Child Support
Failed to pay court-ordered child support and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible SC
Failed to pay annual disciplinary assessment and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Ineligible TAD
Failed to file annual Supreme Court of Louisiana Trust Account Disclosure and Overdraft Notification Authorization.

Ineligible MCLE
Failed to comply with mandatory continuing legal education requirements and therefore cannot practice law in Louisiana.

Resigned
Surrendered license to practice law in Louisiana.

Suspended or Disbarred
Disciplinary charges handled by the Disciplinary Board of the Louisiana Supreme Court.