In re Cicardo

This disciplinary matter arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Vincent Ross Cicardo, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

The underlying facts of this matter are not disputed. On March 26, 2002, respondent, through counsel, reported to the ODC that he had periodically used funds in his client trust account for the operation of his law office. A subsequent audit of the trust account for the period January 1, 1997 through December 31, 2001 confirmed that respondent- withdrew funds from the…