In re Polk

_JjThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, William Paul Polk, II, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana, but currently ineligible to practice.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In June 2010, Arthur Brogna hired respondent to handle his father’s succession. Respondent estimated the total costs for the representation would be $1,500 and requested an advance deposit of $700, which Mr. Brogna paid.

On September 10, 2010, respondent was declared ineligible to practice law for failure to pay his bar dues and the…