In Re: Heather M. Murphy

Summary

The Supreme Court of Louisiana adopted the disciplinary board’s recommendation and permanently disbarred Heather M. Murphy, ordering her to make restitution to former clients or the Client Assistance Fund. The court found her conduct—misrepresentation, failure to refund fees, unauthorized practice, and obstruction of the investigation—met the baseline sanction of disbarment with aggravating factors. The decision rests on clear and convincing evidence of misconduct and the state’s permanent disbarment guidelines.