In re Jones

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

11 This disciplinary matter arises from a rule to revoke probation filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Johnnie A. Jones, Jr., an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

This matter originates from formal charges against respondent, alleging that he violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by accepting a settlement on behalf of his client after he had been discharged by the client. On October 21, 2003, we suspended respondent for a period of three months, but deferred that suspension in its entirety…