In re Phelps

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

hPER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from a rule to revoke probation filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Claud Edward Phelps, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Respondent was the subject of prior disciplinary proceedings in In re: Phelps, 02-1837 (La.9/30/02), 827 So.2d 1140, which involved multiple instances of neglect of legal matters, failure to expedite litigation, and failure to communicate with clients. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent filed a petition for consent…