In re Gaston

PER CURIAM.*

_JjThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disci*1241plinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Carla M. Gaston, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Count I — The Welch Matter

In 2004, Toni Welch hired respondent to represent her in ongoing litigation against the contractor who had built her home and the bank which had financed the construction. On February 27, 2004, Ms. Welch paid respondent $2,000 as an advance deposit for litigation-related costs and expenses. Respondent deposited this sum into her client trust…