In re Boutt

This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") against respondent, Chantell M. Boutté, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana, but currently ineligible to practice.1

FORMAL CHARGES

Count I

In April 2015, Yolanda Williams hired respondent to represent her in a claim for injuries she sustained following a slip and fall accident at Abbeville General Hospital. Respondent advised Ms. Williams that she would contact the hospital on her behalf and work with attorney David Rutledge to file a lawsuit against the hospital. Thereafter,…