In re Madera

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

hPER CURIAM.*

This disciplinary matter arises from a petition for consent discipline filed by respondent, Carmen Madera, prior to the institution of formal charges. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) concurred in the petition, and the disciplinary board recommended the petition be accepted.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In February, 1997, Lina Lizardo Carlos retained respondent to represent her in a community property matter. Respondent did not file a petition on Ms. Carlos’ behalf until September 1997, and thereafter she failed to pursue the matter. Ms. Carlos…