In re McCann

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

| .PER CURIAM. *

This matter arises from one count of . formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respon*156dent, James A. McCann, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Gigi Scallan retained respondent to handle a personal injury matter. In September 1990, respondent settled Ms. Scallan’s claim for $8,500, of which he retained $5,000 to pay medical expenses incurred by Ms. Scallan. According to respondent, he placed the money in his client trust account, but before he could disburse the funds, the…