In Re Williams

hThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Carl V. Williams, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

PRIOR DISCIPLINARY HISTORY

Before we address the current charges, we find it helpful to review respondent’s prior disciplinary history. Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana in 1987. In 1996, respondent was admonished by the disciplinary board for failing to communicate with a client, failing to promptly return client funds, and failing to cooperate with the ODC. In 2007, respondent…