In re Laque

*754■ ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.

I,PER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from three separate sets of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Louis Jef-fries Laque, III, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana, but currently ineligible to practice.1

UNDERLYING FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

00-DB-005

Count I — The Thomas Matter

In January 1998, Nolan and Juanita Thomas retained respondent to represent them in a dispute with a Metairie car dealership. On January 28, 1998, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas paid respondent $255 in connection with the…