In re Whitehead

This disciplinary matter stems from five counts of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Charles R. Whitehead, III, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.1

UNDERLYING FACTS

Counts I and II — Valrie Matter

In January 1997, Alabama attorney M. Dale Marsh referred one of his clients, Janice Valrie, to respondent for representation in connection with a domestic proceeding in Louisiana. Respondent sent a letter to Mr. Marsh agreeing to handle Ms. Valrie’s ease on an hourly basis, with payment for the fee coming out of any settlement…