In Re Vix

| ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Raechelle M. Vix, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Counts I & II — The Ashford Matter

In June 2003, Mirodello Ashford hired respondent to appeal his state criminal conviction. Respondent was paid a total of $4,300 in advanced fixed fees for the representation. 1 Thereafter, respondent failed to file a brief on behalf of Mr. Ashford or otherwise proceed with the appeal. She also failed to adequately…