In re Maxwell

*1245ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

JjPER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from two counts of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Earl A. Maxwell, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Count I

Sometime in 1989 or 1990, Alvin Matthews hired respondent to pursue a personal injury claim arising out of an automobile accident. On. December 19, 1990, respondent filed suit on behalf of his client. Subsequently, respondent failed to comply with the trial court’s discovery orders and, as a result, the suit…