In Re Hatfield

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

| This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Benjamin F. Hatfield, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana, but currently ineligible to practice. 1

UNDERLYING FACTS

Count I — The Baham Matter

In 2003, Debrina Baham hired respondent to handle her divorce. She paid $670 toward respondent’s $750 fee. Before the divorce was complete, Ms. Baham hired another attorney. Instead of refunding any of her money, respondent informed Ms. Baham that he would provide legal assistance to…