In re Ferrand

| .PER CURIAM. *

This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises from two counts of formal charges instituted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Mitchell Ferrand, a currently disbarred attorney.1

UNDERLYING FACTS

In March, 1996, the respondent was retained by Ivan Butler for representation in a personal injury matter. Upon negotiating a settlement, the respondent received a draft issued on behalf of Mr. Butler in the amount of $6,500. On April 19, 1996, Mr. Butler endorsed the draft, which subsequently cleared the bank several days later, but never received any of the…