In Re Hernandez

65 So.3d 152 (2011)

In re Ruben HERNANDEZ, Jr.

No. 2011-B-1036.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

June 24, 2011.

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM.[*]

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent failed to communicate with his client and settled the client's personal injury claim without authority. This misconduct occurred in the same time frame as the misconduct forming the basis of respondent's earlier disciplinary matter. Prior to the filing of new formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent…