Public Citizen, Inc. et al v. Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board et al

Filing 15

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Public Citizen, Inc., Morris Bart, Morris Bart L.L.C., William N Gee, III, William N. Gee, III, Ltd.. Motion Hearing set for 11/19/2008 10:00 AM before Judge Martin L.C. Feldman. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Hearing, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit Bart Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Berwager Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Gee Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Wolfman Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Beck Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Beck Declaration Exs. 01-10, # 10 Exhibit Beck Declaration Exs. 11-20, # 11 Exhibit Beck Declaration Exs. 21-33, # 12 Exhibit Beck Declaration Ex. 24, # 13 Exhibit Beck Declaration Ex. 25, # 14 Exhibit Beck Declaration Exs. 26-27)(Ciolino, Dane) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/28/2008: # 15 Exhibit Beck Declaration) (caa, ).

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You can work hard and do well or you can work harder and do better. Adams and Reese is driven to lead, to stake a path out in front of the rest. While many consider our approach aggressive, our clients would not have it any other way. When it comes to a challenge, we embrace it. When it comes to a strategy, we perfect it. When it comes to a solution, we're sure of it.

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dams and Reese blends the wisdom of more than half a century of comprehensive legal and practical experience with the energy and vitality of an ambi-

tious newcomer. We have served clients that range from international corporations to startup enterprises, and to state, local and municipal agencies. We have built solid relationships founded on our commitment to the goals and interests

of each and every client.

STRONGER

STILL

Adams and Reese expanded the firm's presence in Tennessee with the addition of a new office in Memphis on May 1, 2006, following the firm's merger on June 30, 2005 with Stokes

Bartholomew, one o f N a s h v i l l e 's m o s t r e s p e c t e d l a w f i r m s . More importantly, the blending of experiences and abilities throughout a b r o a d e r g e o g r a p h i c r e g i o n significantly expands our practice areas and enhances the services we provide our clients. Adams and Reese has ten offices in nine markets.

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ccess today starts with understandi n g t o m o r r o w. I t c a l l s f o r i n n o v a t i v e leadership strategies, not just reactive solutions, and that's how we approach our

practice. Our clients n e e d a n s w e r s a n d a c t i o n s t h a t w i l l b e immediately e ff e c t i v e and advantageous cumulatively. They want answers and

actions that recognize g l o b a l t r e n d s a n d m a r k e t p l a c e e v o l u t i o n . A n d they've come to know they can depend on us to see both the big picture and the small print.

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Reese has a diverse wealth of We address chal-

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lenging issues with a comprehensive and effective legal perspective.

In addition, many of our attorneys have years of on-the-job professional experience within the industries we serve. They offer unique insight and valuable guidance in counseling clients and legal teams on cases related to these industries.

Our culture is defined by the focus and commitment of our attorneys and our staff. It is this dedication that our clients and peers have come to admire and respect.

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PRIMARY P R A C T I C E A R E A S

L I T I G AT I O N
BUSINESS LITIGATION Antitrust and Unfair Competition Banking and Finance Commercial Dispute Resolution Construction and Real Estate D&O and Professional Liability Technology and Telecommunications TORT LITIGATION Agricultural Chemicals Asbestos Casualty and Coverage Pharmaceutical Products Liability Transportation ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Environmental and Toxic Tort Maritime Oil and Gas Litigation SPECIALTY LITIGATION Appellate Advocacy Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Class Action and Complex Litigation Education and Public Entity Health Care

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Energy and Environmental Entertainment and New Media ERISA and Employee Benefits Governmental Relations Health Care Intellectual Property and Technology Labor and Employment

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Banking and Finance Commercial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Corporate / Securities / Mergers and Acquisitions Economic Development Forestry Public Finance Real Estate Tax

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he geographic reach of our legal services extends far and wide. We're able to provide legal support locally, nationally, and internationally from offices in Baton Rouge, Birmingham,

Houston, Jackson, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans and Washington, D.C.

As far as our clients and their businesses reach, we reach with them, providing legal counsel and identifying resources to meet their needs.

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A C O M M I T M E N T TO D I V E R S I T Y

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attitude.

mong the men and women who constitute Adams and Reese, there is diversity in nationality, language, religious belief, race, gender and personality.

Our appreciation of the value of diversity defines our

approach to law, as much as it defines our collective

Adams and Reese is proud to have minority partners sharing leadership positions throughout t h e f i r m a n d s e r v i n g i n leadership positions in businesse s , t r a d e o r g a n i z a t i o n s , a n d our communities.

OUR OBJECTIVE
Adams and Reese strives to foster a working environment of inclusion, understanding, respect, and opportunity for all employees.

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ith success comes a r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o w o r k t o w a r d bettering our communities. We take this responsibility to heart and h a v e committed thou-

sands of hours and untold dollars to assist those less

To facilitate our community-service commitment, we developed a volunteer program called HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving and Support), as well as a pro bono program known as CA&RE (Caring Adams and Reese Employees). These programs and other

community projects have resulted in our receiving many "Pro Bono Firm of the Year" awards and t h e prestigious "Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award" by the Points of Light Foundation.

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