In re Gardner

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

hPER CURIAM.*

This attorney disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Winthrop G. Gardner, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana. The charges allege respondent violated Rules 1.4 (communication with clients), 1.5(c) (failing to obtain written contingency fee agreement), 1.8 (exploiting representation of client), 1.15(b)(c), 8.4(a) (violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct), 8.4(b) (committing a criminal act), and 8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving…