In re Demoruelle

11This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, John E. Demoruelle. For the reasons that follow, we suspend respondent from the practice of law for a period of two years.

INTRODUCTION

The procedural history of this case is somewhat complicated. In March 2004, the ODC filed two counts of formal charges against respondent. The formal charges alleged that respondent neglected legal matters, failed to communicate with his clients, failed to file annual accountings for a trust of which he served as trustee, and made…