In re Ranel

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

| PER CURIAM.

This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises from four counts of formal charges *333filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against Charles Z. Ranel, an attorney who was suspended from the practice of law in 1988 and has yet to seek reinstatement.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In February 1987, respondent settled a personal injury case on behalf of Wilma Reado. Subsequently, he tendered a check from a law firm account1 to Ms. Reado in the amount of $2,421.66 for her portion of the settlement; however, the check was declined for insufficient funds.…