In re Johnson

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

JiPER CURIAM. *

These consolidated disciplinary proceedings arise from the filing of two separate sets of formal charges against respondent, Laura Johnson, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.

The first formal charge arises from respondent’s representation of R.B. Mills in a criminal matter pending in a Texas state court. On July 18, 1994, Mr. Mills arranged for Stephanie Hodges to send respondent $400 by Western Union for plane fare to travel to Houston on the next day for a scheduled court appearance. However, respondent failed to make the…