In re Szuba

LPER CURIAM. *

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

UNDERLYING FACTS

Patt Matter

In March 1997, Robert Patt retained respondent to pursue a pending civil suit against Mr. Patt’s former employer for unpaid sales commission funds. Respondent agreed to undertake the representation, because the original attorney handling the case for Mr. Patt was moving out of town. However, respondent did not enter into a written contract with the *42clie…