In re Bonnette

PER CURIAM.*

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

UNDERLYING FACTS

On July 18,1989, Eleanor Westmoreland retained respondent to handle a succession matter. Respondent neglected the matter, failed to comply with his client’s requests for information concerning the status of the matter, and failed to respond to his client’s telephone calls and correspondence.

In May 1995, Ms. Westmoreland filed a complaint with the Office of…