In re Thomas

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

| ]PER CURIAM. *

This disciplinary proceeding arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Samuel H. Thomas, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana. The charges alleged that respondent had been convicted of-a criminal offense which constituted serious criminal conduct in violation of Rule 8.4(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

The underlying facts indicate that on August 2, 1994, respondent pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Western District of…