In Re Charles R. JOINER

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

UNDERLYING FACTS

In February 2008, the ODC received a disciplinary complaint filed by Larry and *720Jeri Lynn Carroll. Mr. Carroll had retained respondent to represent him in a claim for damages arising out of an automobile accident. When the claim was settled in June 2007, respondent withheld funds from the settlement proceeds to pay Mr. Carroll’s medical providers; however, according to the complaint,…