In Re Sharp

|, ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM. *

This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disci plinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, John M. Sharp, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

The underlying facts of this matter are largely undisputed. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent was the managing partner of the Baton Rouge office of the law firm of Sharp Henry Cer-niglia Colvin Weaver & Hymel, L.L.C. (“the firm”), where his practice was primarily confined to the representation of public utilities before the…