In re Heisler

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

1, This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Frederick P. Heisler, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

The facts of this matter are not disputed. On June 6, 1998, Harriett Butler was injured while a passenger on a lift bus operated by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Two days later, Ms. Butler consulted with respondent, who agreed to undertake her representation on a contingent fee basis. Respondent advanced Ms. Butler’s medical expenses…